University administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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University administrator gender statistics
48.7% of university administrators are women and 51.3% of university administrators are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
University administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
University administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,815
Female income
$35,706
University administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university administrator positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of university administrators are female.
University administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2011 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
| 2012 | 53.36% | 46.64% |
| 2013 | 55.55% | 44.45% |
| 2014 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2015 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 2016 | 54.07% | 45.93% |
| 2017 | 52.48% | 47.52% |
| 2018 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2019 | 51.70% | 48.30% |
| 2020 | 52.55% | 47.45% |
| 2021 | 51.33% | 48.67% |
University administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared university administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| University Administrator | 51% | 49% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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University administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university administrators is White, which makes up 66.2% of all university administrators. Comparatively, 14.1% of university administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of university administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
University administrator race
| University administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
University administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how university administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.89% | 11.82% | 3.83% | 11.28% |
| 2011 | 70.59% | 11.83% | 3.35% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 70.46% | 11.46% | 3.70% | 12.01% |
| 2013 | 70.08% | 11.38% | 3.73% | 12.22% |
| 2014 | 69.60% | 10.99% | 4.25% | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 69.80% | 11.05% | 3.92% | 12.45% |
| 2016 | 69.39% | 10.49% | 4.29% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | 69.05% | 10.45% | 4.48% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 10.60% | 4.42% | 13.46% |
| 2019 | 69.47% | 9.72% | 4.56% | 13.69% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 9.65% | 4.68% | 13.03% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 10.65% | 4.33% | 14.10% |
University administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian university administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White university administrators have the lowest average salary at $37,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,254 |
| White | $37,976 |
| Black or African American | $38,233 |
| Asian | $39,338 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,296 |
Average university administrator age
See how the average age of university administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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University administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
University administrator age breakdown
The average age of university administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the university administrator population.
University administrator age breakdown
| University Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
University administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for university administrators is bachelor's degree, with 56% of university administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
University administrators by degree level
| University administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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University administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, university administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $53,078 annually. With a Master's degree, university administrators earn a median annual income of $46,554 compared to $38,656 for university administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,554 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,656 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,078 |
University administrator employment statistics
Most university administrators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where university administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university administrators work.
University administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
University administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the university administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most university administrators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
University administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 3% |
University administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for university administrators are education, technology and finance.
University administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
University administrator turnover and employment statistics
University administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | University administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average university administrator tenure
The average university administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 168 university administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
University administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
University administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Procurement Manager | 4.08% | 119,086 |
| Surveillance Manager | 8.19% | 1,183 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Tenant Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 72,751 |
| Agricultural Safety And Health Program Director | 11.66% | 132,568 |
| Breeding Manager | 14.16% | 4,606 |
| University Administrator | 16.21% | - |
Similar university administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Procurement Manager | 4.08% | 119,086 |
| Surveillance Manager | 8.19% | 1,183 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Tenant Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 72,751 |
| Agricultural Safety And Health Program Director | 11.66% | 132,568 |
| Breeding Manager | 14.16% | 4,606 |
Foreign languages spoken by university administrators
The most common foreign language among university administrators is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
University administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |