Accounting instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Accounting instructor gender statistics
51.8% of accounting instructors are women and 48.2% of accounting instructors are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Accounting instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Accounting instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,091
Female income
$54,053
Accounting instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in accounting instructor positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of accounting instructors are female.
Accounting instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2011 | 49.36% | 50.64% |
| 2012 | 49.04% | 50.96% |
| 2013 | 48.60% | 51.40% |
| 2014 | 47.47% | 52.53% |
| 2015 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2016 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2017 | 48.57% | 51.43% |
| 2018 | 47.98% | 52.02% |
| 2019 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2020 | 46.90% | 53.10% |
| 2021 | 48.21% | 51.79% |
Accounting instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared accounting instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Accounting Instructor | 48% | 52% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Accounting instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among accounting instructors is White, which makes up 66.2% of all accounting instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of accounting instructors are Asian and 10.2% of accounting instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Accounting instructor race
| Accounting instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Accounting instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how accounting instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Accounting instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.65% | 7.27% | 9.19% | 8.29% |
| 2011 | 72.34% | 7.12% | 9.92% | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 71.93% | 7.41% | 9.79% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 71.07% | 7.77% | 10.08% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 71.16% | 7.39% | 9.75% | 8.92% |
| 2015 | 69.61% | 7.62% | 10.69% | 9.22% |
| 2016 | 70.10% | 7.55% | 10.42% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 69.18% | 7.29% | 11.59% | 9.16% |
| 2018 | 70.96% | 7.03% | 9.91% | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 69.30% | 7.30% | 10.85% | 9.88% |
| 2020 | 67.37% | 7.01% | 10.49% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 66.22% | 7.13% | 11.29% | 10.16% |
Accounting instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian accounting instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american accounting instructors have the lowest average salary at $55,264.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,838 |
| White | $55,898 |
| Black or African American | $55,264 |
| Asian | $57,378 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,101 |
Average accounting instructor age
See how the average age of accounting instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Accounting instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Accounting instructor age breakdown
The average age of accounting instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the accounting instructor population.
Accounting instructor age breakdown
| Accounting Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Accounting instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for accounting instructors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of accounting instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Accounting instructors by degree level
| Accounting instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Accounting instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,179 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,345 |
Accounting instructor employment statistics
Most accounting instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where accounting instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where accounting instructors work.
Accounting instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Accounting instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the accounting instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most accounting instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Accounting instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 2% |
Accounting instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for accounting instructors are education, professional and technology.
Accounting instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Accounting instructor turnover and employment statistics
Accounting instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for accounting instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accounting instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Accounting instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average accounting instructor tenure
The average accounting instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 799 accounting instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Accounting instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Accounting instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of accounting instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Accounting Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar accounting instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by accounting instructors
The most common foreign language among accounting instructors is Spanish at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 21.4%
- French, 21.4%
- Russian, 10.7%
- Mandarin, 10.7%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Accounting instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| French | 21.4% |
| Russian | 10.7% |
| Mandarin | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |
