Sustainability internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Sustainability internship demographics by:
Sustainability internship gender statistics
55.0% of sustainability interns are women and 45.0% of sustainability interns are men.
- Female, 55.0%
- Male, 45.0%
Sustainability internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% |
| Male | 45.0% |
Sustainability internship gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,309
Female income
$33,565
Sustainability internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sustainability internship positions over time. Currently, 55.0% of sustainability interns are female.
Sustainability internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 2011 | 50.64% | 49.36% |
| 2012 | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 2013 | 53.04% | 46.96% |
| 2014 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2015 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
| 2016 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2017 | 50.56% | 49.44% |
| 2018 | 47.75% | 52.25% |
| 2019 | 48.44% | 51.56% |
| 2020 | 46.98% | 53.02% |
| 2021 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
Sustainability internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared sustainability interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Sustainability Internship | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Sustainability internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sustainability interns is White, which makes up 66.6% of all sustainability interns. Comparatively, 12.6% of sustainability interns are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of sustainability interns are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Sustainability internship race
| Sustainability internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Sustainability internship race and ethnicity over time
See how sustainability internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sustainability internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.75% | 8.98% | 4.41% | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 73.99% | 9.14% | 4.52% | 9.49% |
| 2012 | 74.02% | 8.53% | 4.05% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 72.81% | 9.75% | 4.52% | 10.01% |
| 2014 | 73.32% | 9.71% | 3.56% | 10.23% |
| 2015 | 72.39% | 8.67% | 5.52% | 11.01% |
| 2016 | 71.76% | 8.97% | 5.31% | 10.54% |
| 2017 | 73.38% | 9.06% | 4.24% | 11.06% |
| 2018 | 71.01% | 8.06% | 5.25% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 72.75% | 8.22% | 4.73% | 11.21% |
| 2020 | 67.24% | 9.06% | 4.68% | 15.14% |
| 2021 | 66.59% | 9.59% | 5.42% | 12.64% |
Sustainability internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white sustainability interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sustainability interns have the lowest average salary at $33,824.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,843 |
| White | $37,095 |
| Black or African American | $33,869 |
| Asian | $35,051 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,824 |
Average sustainability internship age
See how the average age of sustainability interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sustainability internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Sustainability internship age breakdown
The average age of sustainability interns is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the sustainability internship population.
Sustainability internship age breakdown
| Sustainability Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sustainability internship educational attainment
The most common degree for sustainability interns is bachelor's degree, with 80% of sustainability interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sustainability interns by degree level
| Sustainability internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sustainability internship wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,986 |
Sustainability internship employment statistics
Most sustainability interns work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sustainability interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sustainability interns work.
Sustainability internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Sustainability internship jobs by company type
Employees with the sustainability internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sustainability interns prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sustainability internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 13% |
Sustainability internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for sustainability interns are education, government and professional.
Sustainability internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Sustainability internship turnover and employment statistics
Sustainability internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sustainability interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sustainability internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sustainability internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average sustainability internship tenure
The average sustainability internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,840 sustainability interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Sustainability internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 76% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Sustainability internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sustainability interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Sustainability Internship | 12.01% | - |
| Editor/Director | 12.38% | 9,107 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar sustainability internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Editor/Director | 12.38% | 9,107 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by sustainability interns
The most common foreign language among sustainability interns is Spanish at 45.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 45.4%
- French, 11.9%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- Mandarin, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 28.1%
Sustainability internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.4% |
| French | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Other | 28.1% |
