University relations director demographics and statistics in the US
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University relations director gender statistics
48.3% of university relations directors are women and 51.7% of university relations directors are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
University relations director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
University relations director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,565
Female income
$84,084
University relations director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university relations director positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of university relations directors are female.
University relations director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
| 2011 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2012 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2013 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2014 | 55.85% | 44.15% |
| 2015 | 57.55% | 42.45% |
| 2016 | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| 2017 | 58.34% | 41.66% |
| 2018 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2019 | 54.09% | 45.91% |
| 2020 | 52.77% | 47.23% |
| 2021 | 51.68% | 48.32% |
University relations director related jobs gender ratio
We compared university relations directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| University Relations Director | 52% | 48% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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University relations director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university relations directors is White, which makes up 74.6% of all university relations directors. Comparatively, 9.2% of university relations directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of university relations directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
University relations director race
| University relations director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
University relations director race and ethnicity over time
See how university relations director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University relations director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.71% | 6.29% | 2.66% | 7.72% |
| 2011 | 81.50% | 7.23% | 3.13% | 6.80% |
| 2012 | 81.58% | 8.45% | 3.05% | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 79.58% | 8.64% | 3.76% | 6.67% |
| 2014 | 83.68% | 6.42% | 2.73% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 78.63% | 7.93% | 3.69% | 6.99% |
| 2016 | 77.10% | 7.64% | 3.91% | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 78.87% | 5.76% | 4.03% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 76.04% | 8.22% | 3.95% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 78.76% | 7.06% | 4.20% | 7.80% |
| 2020 | 73.64% | 6.91% | 4.68% | 10.47% |
| 2021 | 74.64% | 6.00% | 5.13% | 9.15% |
University relations director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,561 |
| White | $93,757 |
| Black or African American | $90,109 |
| Asian | $104,407 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,202 |
Average university relations director age
See how the average age of university relations directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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University relations director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
University relations director age breakdown
The average age of university relations directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the university relations director population.
University relations director age breakdown
| University Relations Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
University relations director educational attainment
The most common degree for university relations directors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of university relations directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
University relations directors by degree level
| University relations director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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University relations director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,672 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,640 |
University relations director employment statistics
Most university relations directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where university relations directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university relations directors work.
University relations director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
University relations director jobs by company type
Employees with the university relations director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most university relations directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
University relations director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 4% |
University relations director jobs by industry
The most common industries for university relations directors are education, non profits and media.
University relations director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
University relations director turnover and employment statistics
University relations director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university relations directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University relations director unemployment rate by year
| Year | University relations director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average university relations director tenure
The average university relations director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,011 university relations directors resumes in Zippia's database.
University relations director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
University relations director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university relations directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Accounts Manager | 7.25% | 80,518 |
| Advertising Production Manager | 9.54% | 56,812 |
| Product Services Manager | 9.86% | 183,851 |
| University Relations Director | 16.11% | - |
Similar university relations director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Accounts Manager | 7.25% | 80,518 |
| Advertising Production Manager | 9.54% | 56,812 |
| Product Services Manager | 9.86% | 183,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by university relations directors
The most common foreign language among university relations directors is Spanish at 47.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
- Spanish, 47.2%
- Chinese, 12.3%
- Mandarin, 8.5%
- French, 7.5%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Other, 20.7%
University relations director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.2% |
| Chinese | 12.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.5% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Other | 20.7% |
