Research Results

Professionals in Higher Education

The Professionals in Higher Education Survey collects data on more than 250,000 professionals in 396 mid-level professional positions from 1,114 higher ed institutions. Data collected include: salary, exempt status (exempt or non-exempt),  sex, race/ethnicity, age and years in position.


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The Professionals in Higher Education Survey collects data on more than 250,000 professionals in 396 mid-level professional positions from 1,114 higher ed institutions. Data collected include: salary, exempt status (exempt or non-exempt),  sex, race/ethnicity, age and years in position.

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