Writing center director demographics and statistics in the US
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Writing center director gender statistics
62.0% of writing center directors are women and 38.0% of writing center directors are men.
- Female, 62.0%
- Male, 38.0%
Writing center director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.0% |
| Male | 38.0% |
Writing center director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,826
Female income
$67,401
Writing center director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in writing center director positions over time. Currently, 62.0% of writing center directors are female.
Writing center director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.45% | 58.55% |
| 2011 | 41.52% | 58.48% |
| 2012 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2013 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2014 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2015 | 40.21% | 59.79% |
| 2016 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2017 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2018 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2019 | 38.38% | 61.62% |
| 2020 | 39.19% | 60.81% |
| 2021 | 38.04% | 61.96% |
Writing center director related jobs gender ratio
We compared writing center directors 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% |
| Writing Center Director | 38% | 62% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Writing center director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among writing center directors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all writing center directors. Comparatively, 12.5% of writing center directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of writing center directors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Writing center director race
| Writing center director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Writing center director race and ethnicity over time
See how writing center director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Writing center director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.76% | 12.87% | 4.39% | 9.65% |
| 2011 | 70.46% | 12.88% | 3.91% | 10.17% |
| 2012 | 70.33% | 12.52% | 4.26% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 69.95% | 12.44% | 4.29% | 10.59% |
| 2014 | 69.47% | 12.05% | 4.81% | 11.15% |
| 2015 | 69.67% | 12.11% | 4.48% | 10.83% |
| 2016 | 69.26% | 11.55% | 4.85% | 11.45% |
| 2017 | 68.92% | 11.50% | 5.04% | 12.06% |
| 2018 | 68.96% | 11.66% | 4.98% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 69.34% | 10.78% | 5.12% | 12.06% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 10.71% | 5.24% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 66.09% | 11.71% | 4.89% | 12.47% |
Writing center director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian writing center directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White writing center directors have the lowest average salary at $72,821.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,873 |
| White | $72,821 |
| Black or African American | $73,442 |
| Asian | $76,087 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,973 |
Average writing center director age
See how the average age of writing center directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Writing center director 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 |
Writing center director age breakdown
The average age of writing center directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the writing center director population.
Writing center director age breakdown
| Writing Center Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Writing center director educational attainment
The most common degree for writing center directors is bachelor's degree, with 60% of writing center directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Writing center directors by degree level
| Writing center director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Writing center director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, writing center directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,467 annually. With a Master's degree, writing center directors earn a median annual income of $93,851 compared to $74,390 for writing center directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,851 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,390 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,467 |
Writing center director employment statistics
Most writing center directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where writing center directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where writing center directors work.
Writing center director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Writing center director jobs by company type
Employees with the writing center director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most writing center directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Writing center director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 90% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 7% |
Writing center director jobs by industry
The most common industries for writing center directors are education, media and manufacturing.
Writing center director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Writing center director turnover and employment statistics
Writing center director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for writing center directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Writing center director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Writing center director 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 writing center director tenure
The average writing center director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 writing center directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Writing center director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Writing center director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of writing center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Construction Manager | 4.08% | 36,145 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Health Unit Supervisor | 11.66% | 70,139 |
| Service Program Manager | 14.16% | 116,114 |
| Writing Center Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar writing center director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Construction Manager | 4.08% | 36,145 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Health Unit Supervisor | 11.66% | 70,139 |
| Service Program Manager | 14.16% | 116,114 |
Foreign languages spoken by writing center directors
The most common foreign language among writing center directors is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 6.7%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Writing center director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |