Accounting professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Accounting professor gender statistics
45.1% of accounting professors are women and 54.9% of accounting professors are men.
- Male, 54.9%
- Female, 45.1%
Accounting professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.9% |
| Female | 45.1% |
Accounting professor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,894
Female income
$73,142
Accounting professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in accounting professor positions over time. Currently, 45.1% of accounting professors are female.
Accounting professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.54% | 44.46% |
| 2011 | 56.06% | 43.94% |
| 2012 | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| 2013 | 55.31% | 44.69% |
| 2014 | 54.19% | 45.81% |
| 2015 | 55.02% | 44.98% |
| 2016 | 54.69% | 45.31% |
| 2017 | 55.28% | 44.72% |
| 2018 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2019 | 54.28% | 45.72% |
| 2020 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2021 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
Accounting professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared accounting professors 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 Professor | 55% | 45% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Accounting professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among accounting professors is White, which makes up 66.2% of all accounting professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of accounting professors are Asian and 10.2% of accounting professors 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 professor race
| Accounting professor 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 professor race and ethnicity over time
See how accounting professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Accounting professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.64% | 7.27% | 9.19% | 8.29% |
| 2011 | 72.34% | 7.12% | 9.92% | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 71.93% | 7.41% | 9.79% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 71.06% | 7.77% | 10.08% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 71.15% | 7.40% | 9.75% | 8.93% |
| 2015 | 69.60% | 7.62% | 10.69% | 9.22% |
| 2016 | 70.09% | 7.55% | 10.42% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 69.17% | 7.30% | 11.58% | 9.16% |
| 2018 | 70.96% | 7.04% | 9.91% | 9.36% |
| 2019 | 69.29% | 7.30% | 10.85% | 9.88% |
| 2020 | 67.37% | 7.01% | 10.49% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 66.21% | 7.13% | 11.28% | 10.16% |
Accounting professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian accounting professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american accounting professors have the lowest average salary at $75,363.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,417 |
| White | $76,534 |
| Black or African American | $75,363 |
| Asian | $79,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,936 |
Average accounting professor age
See how the average age of accounting professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Accounting professor 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 professor age breakdown
The average age of accounting professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the accounting professor population.
Accounting professor age breakdown
| Accounting Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Accounting professor educational attainment
The most common degree for accounting professors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of accounting professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 38% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 38%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Accounting professors by degree level
| Accounting professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 38% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Accounting professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,978 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,404 |
Accounting professor employment statistics
Company size where accounting professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where accounting professors work.
Accounting professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Accounting professor jobs by company type
Employees with the accounting professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most accounting professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Accounting professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
Accounting professor turnover and employment statistics
Accounting professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for accounting professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accounting professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Accounting professor 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 professor tenure
The average accounting professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 264 accounting professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Accounting professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Accounting professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of accounting professors 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 Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Accounting Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar accounting professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by accounting professors
- Spanish, 92.3%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
Accounting professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 92.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
