Student success counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Student success counselor demographics by:
Student success counselor gender statistics
67.8% of student success counselors are women and 32.2% of student success counselors are men.
- Female, 67.8%
- Male, 32.2%
Student success counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.8% |
| Male | 32.2% |
Student success counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,812
Female income
$38,098
Student success counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student success counselor positions over time. Currently, 67.8% of student success counselors are female.
Student success counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.56% | 57.44% |
| 2011 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
| 2012 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2013 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2014 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
| 2015 | 39.25% | 60.75% |
| 2016 | 37.98% | 62.02% |
| 2017 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2018 | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| 2019 | 34.34% | 65.66% |
| 2020 | 30.33% | 69.67% |
| 2021 | 32.21% | 67.79% |
Student success counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared student success counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Student Success Counselor | 32% | 68% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Student success counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student success counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all student success counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of student success counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of student success counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Student success counselor race
| Student success counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Student success counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how student success counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student success counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Student success counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino student success counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student success counselors have the lowest average salary at $38,067.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,393 |
| White | $38,456 |
| Black or African American | $38,067 |
| Asian | $39,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,921 |
Average student success counselor age
See how the average age of student success counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student success counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Student success counselor age breakdown
The average age of student success counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the student success counselor population.
Student success counselor age breakdown
| Student Success Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Student success counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for student success counselors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of student success counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Student success counselors by degree level
| Student success counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Student success counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student success counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,228 annually. With a Master's degree, student success counselors earn a median annual income of $47,324 compared to $40,594 for student success counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,324 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,594 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,228 |
Student success counselor employment statistics
Most student success counselors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student success counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student success counselors work.
Student success counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Student success counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the student success counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student success counselors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student success counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 3% |
Student success counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for student success counselors are education, non profits and professional.
Student success counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Student success counselor turnover and employment statistics
Student success counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student success counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student success counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student success counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average student success counselor tenure
The average student success counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,335 student success counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Student success counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Student success counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student success counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Student Success Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Community Advocate | 11.48% | 36,520 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Similar student success counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Community Advocate | 11.48% | 36,520 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by student success counselors
The most common foreign language among student success counselors is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- French, 7.4%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- Hindi, 3.7%
- Nepali, 1.9%
- Other, 22.2%
Student success counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| Hindi | 3.7% |
| Nepali | 1.9% |
| Other | 22.2% |
