Student officer demographics and statistics in the US
Student officer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student officer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student officer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student officers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,522 student officers currently employed in the United States.
- 42.1% of all student officers are women, while 57.9% are men.
- The average student officer age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student officers is White (61.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), Black or African American (10.2%) and Unknown (5.1%).
- Student officers are most in-demand in Salt Lake City, UT.
- The government industry is the highest-paying for student officers.
- Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $76,076, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women student officers earned 88% of what men earned.
- 7% of all student officers are LGBT.
- Rhode Island is the best state for student officers to live.
- Student officers are 71% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Student officer demographics by:
Student officer gender statistics
42.1% of student officers are women and 57.9% of student officers are men.
- Male, 57.9%
- Female, 42.1%
Student officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.9% |
| Female | 42.1% |
Student officer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,840
Female income
$51,044
Student officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student officer positions over time. Currently, 42.1% of student officers are female.
Student officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2011 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2012 | 59.25% | 40.75% |
| 2013 | 60.39% | 39.61% |
| 2014 | 60.16% | 39.84% |
| 2015 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2016 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2017 | 60.99% | 39.01% |
| 2018 | 58.72% | 41.28% |
| 2019 | 57.68% | 42.32% |
| 2020 | 61.31% | 38.69% |
| 2021 | 57.94% | 42.06% |
Student officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared student officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Student Officer | 58% | 42% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Student officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student officers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all student officers. Comparatively, 18.6% of student officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of student officers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Student officer race
| Student officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Student officer race and ethnicity over time
See how student officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.28% | 10.45% | 2.81% | 16.06% |
| 2011 | 67.45% | 10.51% | 3.05% | 15.41% |
| 2012 | 67.14% | 10.56% | 2.61% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 67.64% | 9.94% | 2.76% | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 67.02% | 10.02% | 2.95% | 15.88% |
| 2015 | 66.40% | 10.35% | 3.16% | 16.48% |
| 2016 | 66.25% | 10.46% | 2.82% | 16.85% |
| 2017 | 65.84% | 10.53% | 2.85% | 16.77% |
| 2018 | 64.95% | 9.81% | 3.35% | 17.73% |
| 2019 | 66.37% | 9.36% | 3.15% | 17.29% |
| 2020 | 63.33% | 10.61% | 3.38% | 17.25% |
| 2021 | 61.44% | 10.17% | 3.50% | 18.62% |
Student officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student officers have the lowest average salary at $52,155.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,416 |
| White | $56,802 |
| Black or African American | $52,155 |
| Asian | $63,048 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,542 |
Average student officer age
See how the average age of student officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Student officer age breakdown
The average age of student officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the student officer population.
Student officer age breakdown
| Student Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Student officer educational attainment
The most common degree for student officers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of student officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Student officers by degree level
| Student officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Student officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,508 annually. With a Doctorate degree, student officers earn a median annual income of $69,798 compared to $64,389 for student officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,508 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,049 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,389 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,798 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,654 |
Student officer employment statistics
Most student officers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student officers work.
Student officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Student officer jobs by company type
Employees with the student officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
Student officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for student officers are education, government and non profits.
Student officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Student officer turnover and employment statistics
Student officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average student officer tenure
The average student officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,258 student officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Student officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Student officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Student Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Narcotics Detective | 8.65% | 554 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar student officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Narcotics Detective | 8.65% | 554 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by student officers
The most common foreign language among student officers is Spanish at 43.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 9.2% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 43.3%
- Mandarin, 9.2%
- French, 8.3%
- Chinese, 7.5%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 25.0%
Student officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| Mandarin | 9.2% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 7.5% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 25.0% |
