Vice chancellor demographics and statistics in the US
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Vice chancellor demographics by:
Vice chancellor gender statistics
51.8% of vice chancellors are women and 48.2% of vice chancellors are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Vice chancellor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Vice chancellor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$108,592
Female income
$98,804
Vice chancellor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vice chancellor positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of vice chancellors are female.
Vice chancellor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.74% | 48.26% |
| 2011 | 51.82% | 48.18% |
| 2012 | 50.21% | 49.79% |
| 2013 | 52.42% | 47.58% |
| 2014 | 50.74% | 49.26% |
| 2015 | 50.46% | 49.54% |
| 2016 | 50.92% | 49.08% |
| 2017 | 49.33% | 50.67% |
| 2018 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2019 | 48.55% | 51.45% |
| 2020 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2021 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
Vice chancellor related jobs gender ratio
We compared vice chancellors 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% |
| Vice Chancellor | 48% | 52% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Vice chancellor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vice chancellors is White, which makes up 66.0% of all vice chancellors. Comparatively, 14.0% of vice chancellors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of vice chancellors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Vice chancellor race
| Vice chancellor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Vice chancellor race and ethnicity over time
See how vice chancellor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vice chancellor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.62% | 12.25% | 3.81% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 70.32% | 12.26% | 3.33% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 70.19% | 11.90% | 3.68% | 11.88% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 11.81% | 3.70% | 12.08% |
| 2014 | 69.33% | 11.43% | 4.22% | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 69.53% | 11.49% | 3.89% | 12.32% |
| 2016 | 69.12% | 10.93% | 4.26% | 12.94% |
| 2017 | 68.78% | 10.88% | 4.46% | 13.55% |
| 2018 | 68.82% | 11.04% | 4.39% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 69.20% | 10.16% | 4.54% | 13.55% |
| 2020 | 68.02% | 10.09% | 4.66% | 12.89% |
| 2021 | 65.95% | 11.09% | 4.31% | 13.96% |
Vice chancellor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian vice chancellors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White vice chancellors have the lowest average salary at $105,940.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,982 |
| White | $105,940 |
| Black or African American | $106,753 |
| Asian | $110,250 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $110,115 |
Average vice chancellor age
See how the average age of vice chancellors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vice chancellor 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 |
Vice chancellor age breakdown
The average age of vice chancellors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the vice chancellor population.
Vice chancellor age breakdown
| Vice Chancellor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Vice chancellor educational attainment
The most common degree for vice chancellors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of vice chancellors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Vice chancellors by degree level
| Vice chancellor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Vice chancellor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vice chancellors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $154,722 annually. With a Master's degree, vice chancellors earn a median annual income of $133,388 compared to $108,090 for vice chancellors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $133,388 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $108,090 |
| Doctorate Degree | $154,722 |
Vice chancellor employment statistics
Most vice chancellors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where vice chancellors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vice chancellors work.
Vice chancellor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Vice chancellor jobs by company type
Employees with the vice chancellor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vice chancellors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Vice chancellor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 2% |
Vice chancellor jobs by industry
The most common industries for vice chancellors are education, manufacturing and finance.
Vice chancellor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Vice chancellor turnover and employment statistics
Vice chancellor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vice chancellors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vice chancellor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vice chancellor 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 vice chancellor tenure
The average vice chancellor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 531 vice chancellors resumes in Zippia's database.
Vice chancellor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Vice chancellor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vice chancellors 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 Superintendent | 4.08% | 71,449 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Director Of Speech And Hearing Therapy | 11.66% | 37,852 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
| Vice Chancellor | 16.21% | - |
Similar vice chancellor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Superintendent | 4.08% | 71,449 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Director Of Speech And Hearing Therapy | 11.66% | 37,852 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
Foreign languages spoken by vice chancellors
The most common foreign language among vice chancellors is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 5.3%
- Other, 21.0%
Vice chancellor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 5.3% |
| Other | 21.0% |
