University dean demographics and statistics in the US
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University dean gender statistics
58.2% of university deans are women and 41.8% of university deans are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
University dean gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
University dean gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$104,316
Female income
$95,620
University dean gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university dean positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of university deans are female.
University dean gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.25% | 54.75% |
| 2011 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2012 | 43.74% | 56.26% |
| 2013 | 45.93% | 54.07% |
| 2014 | 44.26% | 55.74% |
| 2015 | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 2016 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 2017 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2018 | 43.68% | 56.32% |
| 2019 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2020 | 42.94% | 57.06% |
| 2021 | 41.75% | 58.25% |
University dean related jobs gender ratio
We compared university deans 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 Dean | 42% | 58% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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University dean demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university deans is White, which makes up 65.2% of all university deans. Comparatively, 14.4% of university deans are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of university deans are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
University dean race
| University dean race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
University dean race and ethnicity over time
See how university dean racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University dean race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.86% | 12.46% | 3.89% | 11.60% |
| 2011 | 69.55% | 12.46% | 3.41% | 12.12% |
| 2012 | 69.43% | 12.10% | 3.76% | 12.33% |
| 2013 | 69.05% | 12.02% | 3.79% | 12.54% |
| 2014 | 68.57% | 11.63% | 4.30% | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 68.77% | 11.69% | 3.97% | 12.77% |
| 2016 | 68.36% | 11.13% | 4.35% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 68.02% | 11.09% | 4.54% | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 68.06% | 11.24% | 4.47% | 13.78% |
| 2019 | 68.44% | 10.36% | 4.62% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 67.26% | 10.29% | 4.74% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 65.19% | 11.29% | 4.39% | 14.42% |
University dean wage gap by race
According to our data, asian university deans have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White university deans have the lowest average salary at $101,967.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,547 |
| White | $101,967 |
| Black or African American | $102,687 |
| Asian | $105,783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,664 |
Average university dean age
See how the average age of university deans varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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University dean 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 dean age breakdown
The average age of university deans is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the university dean population.
University dean age breakdown
| University Dean Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
University dean educational attainment
The most common degree for university deans is bachelor's degree, with 68% of university deans earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
University deans by degree level
| University dean degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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University dean wage gap by degree level
According to the data, university deans with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $144,557 annually. With a Master's degree, university deans earn a median annual income of $126,085 compared to $103,872 for university deans with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,085 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,872 |
| Doctorate Degree | $144,557 |
University dean employment statistics
Most university deans work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where university deans work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university deans work.
University dean jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 49% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
University dean jobs by company type
Employees with the university dean job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most university deans prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
University dean jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 2% |
University dean jobs by industry
The most common industries for university deans are education, non profits and retail.
University dean industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
University dean turnover and employment statistics
University dean unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university deans between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University dean unemployment rate by year
| Year | University dean 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 dean tenure
The average university dean stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 200 university deans resumes in Zippia's database.
University dean tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
University dean LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university deans 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Real Estate Developer | 11.54% | 87,865 |
| Emergency Medical Service Coordinator | 11.66% | 75,390 |
| Household Manager | 14.16% | 2,541 |
| University Dean | 16.21% | - |
Similar university dean jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Real Estate Developer | 11.54% | 87,865 |
| Emergency Medical Service Coordinator | 11.66% | 75,390 |
| Household Manager | 14.16% | 2,541 |
Foreign languages spoken by university deans
The most common foreign language among university deans is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Gujarati is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 33.3%
- Gujarati, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
University dean languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Gujarati | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |