Fresno State Women's and Men's Head Coaching Salaries

Looking at Fresno State’s head coaching salaries shows a disparity that is evident in the quest for gender equity.  When scrutinizing the data further, what is apparent is that Fresno State’s head coaching salaries are the norm for the Mountain West Conference.  From 2006-08, their salaries are above the conference average (it should be noted that there were not yet a member of the Mountain West Conference).  By 2012, the head coaching salaries for men’s and women’s teams (and salary disparity) are similar.  Historically, Fresno State coaches were paid above the conference average but Fresno State women’s salaries have decreased thus increasing the gap between men’s and women’s teams head coaches.

There is a disparity in the expenses of men’s and women’s teams, as well.  In 2003, the disparity gap is $5.6 million and balloons to $6.9 million in 2012.  An explanation can be the cost of equipment (i.e. football) is the reason for the disparities in expenses but the gap widens in 2014 in relation to 2003.  Spending has increased for men’s and women’s teams but the rate of increase favors the women (80% to 50%).  The expenses of men’s team is almost double that of the women’s teams, historically.