Adjunct online faculty demographics and statistics in the US
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Adjunct online faculty gender statistics
66.9% of adjunct online faculties are women and 33.1% of adjunct online faculties are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Adjunct online faculty gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Adjunct online faculty gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,860
Female income
$100,956
Adjunct online faculty gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adjunct online faculty positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of adjunct online faculties are female.
Adjunct online faculty gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2011 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2012 | 33.85% | 66.15% |
| 2013 | 33.45% | 66.55% |
| 2014 | 32.46% | 67.54% |
| 2015 | 33.20% | 66.80% |
| 2016 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2017 | 33.43% | 66.57% |
| 2018 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2019 | 32.53% | 67.47% |
| 2020 | 31.96% | 68.04% |
| 2021 | 33.10% | 66.90% |
Adjunct online faculty related jobs gender ratio
We compared adjunct online faculties 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% |
| Adjunct Online Faculty | 33% | 67% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Adjunct online faculty demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adjunct online faculties is White, which makes up 66.6% of all adjunct online faculties. Comparatively, 11.4% of adjunct online faculties are Asian and 9.9% of adjunct online faculties are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Adjunct online faculty race
| Adjunct online faculty race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Adjunct online faculty race and ethnicity over time
See how adjunct online faculty racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adjunct online faculty race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.01% | 7.10% | 9.26% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 72.71% | 6.94% | 9.99% | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 72.30% | 7.24% | 9.86% | 8.06% |
| 2013 | 71.44% | 7.60% | 10.15% | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 71.53% | 7.22% | 9.82% | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 69.97% | 7.45% | 10.76% | 8.99% |
| 2016 | 70.47% | 7.37% | 10.49% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 69.55% | 7.12% | 11.66% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 6.86% | 9.98% | 9.12% |
| 2019 | 69.66% | 7.13% | 10.92% | 9.65% |
| 2020 | 67.74% | 6.83% | 10.56% | 9.80% |
| 2021 | 66.59% | 6.96% | 11.36% | 9.93% |
Adjunct online faculty wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adjunct online faculties have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adjunct online faculties have the lowest average salary at $104,449.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $106,118 |
| White | $106,293 |
| Black or African American | $104,449 |
| Asian | $110,646 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,889 |
Average adjunct online faculty age
See how the average age of adjunct online faculties varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Adjunct online faculty 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 |
Adjunct online faculty age breakdown
The average age of adjunct online faculties is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the adjunct online faculty population.
Adjunct online faculty age breakdown
| Adjunct Online Faculty Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Adjunct online faculty educational attainment
The most common degree for adjunct online faculties is bachelor's degree, with 43% of adjunct online faculties earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 36%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Adjunct online faculties by degree level
| Adjunct online faculty degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Adjunct online faculty wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,056 |
| Doctorate Degree | $144,723 |
Adjunct online faculty employment statistics
Most adjunct online faculties work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where adjunct online faculties work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adjunct online faculties work.
Adjunct online faculty jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Adjunct online faculty jobs by company type
Employees with the adjunct online faculty job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adjunct online faculties prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Adjunct online faculty jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 3% |
Adjunct online faculty jobs by industry
The most common industries for adjunct online faculties are education, government and health care.
Adjunct online faculty industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Adjunct online faculty turnover and employment statistics
Adjunct online faculty unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adjunct online faculties between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adjunct online faculty unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adjunct online faculty 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 adjunct online faculty tenure
The average adjunct online faculty stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,255 adjunct online faculties resumes in Zippia's database.
Adjunct online faculty tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Adjunct online faculty LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adjunct online faculties 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 And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Sixth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,012 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Adjunct Online Faculty | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar adjunct online faculty jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Sixth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,012 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by adjunct online faculties
The most common foreign language among adjunct online faculties is Spanish at 32.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 32.6%
- French, 15.2%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 39.3%
Adjunct online faculty languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.6% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 39.3% |
