University counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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University counselor gender statistics
58.9% of university counselors are women and 41.1% of university counselors are men.
- Female, 58.9%
- Male, 41.1%
University counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.9% |
| Male | 41.1% |
University counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,914
Female income
$48,341
University counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university counselor positions over time. Currently, 58.9% of university counselors are female.
University counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2011 | 50.25% | 49.75% |
| 2012 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| 2013 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2014 | 48.57% | 51.43% |
| 2015 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2016 | 47.33% | 52.67% |
| 2017 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2018 | 41.79% | 58.21% |
| 2019 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2020 | 38.98% | 61.02% |
| 2021 | 41.08% | 58.92% |
University counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared university 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% |
| University Counselor | 41% | 59% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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University counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all university counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of university counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of university 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%
University counselor race
| University 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% |
University counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how university counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University 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% |
University counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino university counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american university counselors have the lowest average salary at $48,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,579 |
| White | $48,629 |
| Black or African American | $48,316 |
| Asian | $49,267 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,796 |
Average university counselor age
See how the average age of university counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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University 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 |
University counselor age breakdown
The average age of university counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the university counselor population.
University counselor age breakdown
| University Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
University counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for university counselors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of university counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
University counselors by degree level
| University counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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University counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, university counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,145 annually. With a Master's degree, university counselors earn a median annual income of $55,475 compared to $50,328 for university counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,475 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,328 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,145 |
University counselor employment statistics
Most university counselors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where university counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university counselors work.
University counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
University counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the university counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most university counselors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
University counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 1% |
University counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for university counselors are education, health care and non profits.
University counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
University counselor turnover and employment statistics
University counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | University 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 university counselor tenure
The average university counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 345 university counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
University counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
University counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university 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 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| University Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Outreach Specialist | 11.48% | 46,523 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Similar university counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Outreach Specialist | 11.48% | 46,523 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by university counselors
The most common foreign language among university counselors is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
University counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |