University president demographics and statistics in the US
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University president gender statistics
45.8% of university presidents are women and 54.2% of university presidents are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
University president gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
University president gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,561
Female income
$41,135
University president gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university president positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of university presidents are female.
University president gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.70% | 42.30% |
| 2011 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
| 2012 | 56.20% | 43.80% |
| 2013 | 58.37% | 41.63% |
| 2014 | 56.72% | 43.28% |
| 2015 | 56.45% | 43.55% |
| 2016 | 56.90% | 43.10% |
| 2017 | 55.33% | 44.67% |
| 2018 | 56.15% | 43.85% |
| 2019 | 54.56% | 45.44% |
| 2020 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2021 | 54.19% | 45.81% |
University president related jobs gender ratio
We compared university presidents 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 President | 54% | 46% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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University president demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university presidents is White, which makes up 66.3% of all university presidents. Comparatively, 13.7% of university presidents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of university presidents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
University president race
| University president race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
University president race and ethnicity over time
See how university president racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University president race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.00% | 12.24% | 3.76% | 10.85% |
| 2011 | 70.69% | 12.25% | 3.27% | 11.37% |
| 2012 | 70.56% | 11.89% | 3.62% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 70.18% | 11.80% | 3.65% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 69.70% | 11.41% | 4.17% | 12.34% |
| 2015 | 69.90% | 11.47% | 3.84% | 12.02% |
| 2016 | 69.49% | 10.91% | 4.21% | 12.65% |
| 2017 | 69.15% | 10.87% | 4.40% | 13.25% |
| 2018 | 69.19% | 11.03% | 4.34% | 13.03% |
| 2019 | 69.58% | 10.14% | 4.49% | 13.26% |
| 2020 | 68.40% | 10.08% | 4.61% | 12.60% |
| 2021 | 66.33% | 11.07% | 4.26% | 13.67% |
University president wage gap by race
According to our data, asian university presidents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White university presidents have the lowest average salary at $48,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,153 |
| White | $48,601 |
| Black or African American | $49,497 |
| Asian | $53,463 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,307 |
Average university president age
See how the average age of university presidents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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University president 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 president age breakdown
The average age of university presidents is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the university president population.
University president age breakdown
| University President Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
University president educational attainment
The most common degree for university presidents is bachelor's degree, with 81% of university presidents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
University presidents by degree level
| University president degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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University president wage gap by degree level
According to the data, university presidents with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $120,223 annually. With a Master's degree, university presidents earn a median annual income of $84,315 compared to $50,993 for university presidents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,315 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,993 |
| Doctorate Degree | $120,223 |
University president employment statistics
Most university presidents work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where university presidents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university presidents work.
University president jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
University president jobs by company type
Employees with the university president job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most university presidents prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
University president jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 8% |
University president jobs by industry
The most common industries for university presidents are education, non profits and professional.
University president industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
University president turnover and employment statistics
University president unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university presidents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University president unemployment rate by year
| Year | University president 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 president tenure
The average university president stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,029 university presidents resumes in Zippia's database.
University president tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
University president LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university presidents 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 Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Location Worker | 11.54% | 19,705 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Director Of Community Life | 14.16% | 31,445 |
| University President | 16.21% | - |
Similar university president jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Location Worker | 11.54% | 19,705 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Director Of Community Life | 14.16% | 31,445 |
Foreign languages spoken by university presidents
The most common foreign language among university presidents is Spanish at 39.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 39.7%
- French, 14.1%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 6.4%
- Chinese, 6.4%
- Other, 25.7%
University president languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.7% |
| French | 14.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 6.4% |
| Other | 25.7% |
