Adjunct political science instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Adjunct political science instructor gender statistics
37.8% of adjunct political science instructors are women and 62.2% of adjunct political science instructors are men.
- Male, 62.2%
- Female, 37.8%
Adjunct political science instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Adjunct political science instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,434
Female income
$85,416
Adjunct political science instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adjunct political science instructor positions over time. Currently, 37.8% of adjunct political science instructors are female.
Adjunct political science instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.78% | 37.22% |
| 2011 | 63.28% | 36.72% |
| 2012 | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 2013 | 62.56% | 37.44% |
| 2014 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2015 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2016 | 61.97% | 38.03% |
| 2017 | 62.54% | 37.46% |
| 2018 | 61.99% | 38.01% |
| 2019 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| 2020 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
Adjunct political science instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared adjunct political science 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% |
| Adjunct Political Science Instructor | 62% | 38% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Adjunct political science instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adjunct political science instructors is White, which makes up 66.2% of all adjunct political science instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of adjunct political science instructors are Asian and 10.1% of adjunct political science instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Adjunct political science instructor race
| Adjunct political science instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Adjunct political science instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how adjunct political science instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adjunct political science instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.68% | 7.26% | 9.20% | 8.27% |
| 2011 | 72.37% | 7.10% | 9.93% | 8.03% |
| 2012 | 71.96% | 7.40% | 9.80% | 8.27% |
| 2013 | 71.10% | 7.76% | 10.09% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 71.19% | 7.38% | 9.75% | 8.91% |
| 2015 | 69.64% | 7.61% | 10.70% | 9.20% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 7.53% | 10.42% | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 69.21% | 7.28% | 11.59% | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 7.02% | 9.91% | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 69.33% | 7.29% | 10.86% | 9.86% |
| 2020 | 67.40% | 6.99% | 10.50% | 10.02% |
| 2021 | 66.25% | 7.12% | 11.29% | 10.14% |
Adjunct political science instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adjunct political science instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adjunct political science instructors have the lowest average salary at $87,798.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,932 |
| White | $89,050 |
| Black or African American | $87,798 |
| Asian | $91,988 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,454 |
Average adjunct political science instructor age
See how the average age of adjunct political science instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Adjunct political science 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 |
Adjunct political science instructor age breakdown
The average age of adjunct political science instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the adjunct political science instructor population.
Adjunct political science instructor age breakdown
| Adjunct Political Science Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Adjunct political science instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for adjunct political science instructors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of adjunct political science instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 33%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 5%
Adjunct political science instructors by degree level
| Adjunct political science instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Adjunct political science instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,591 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,299 |
Adjunct political science instructor employment statistics
Company size where adjunct political science instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adjunct political science instructors work.
Adjunct political science instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Adjunct political science instructor turnover and employment statistics
Adjunct political science instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adjunct political science instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adjunct political science instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adjunct political science 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 adjunct political science instructor tenure
The average adjunct political science instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 adjunct political science instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Adjunct political science instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Adjunct political science instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adjunct political science 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 Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| 4th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,138 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Adjunct Political Science Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar adjunct political science instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| 4th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,138 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by adjunct political science instructors
The most common foreign language among adjunct political science instructors is Russian at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Georgian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Russian, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Georgian, 10.0%
- Samoan, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Other, 40.0%
Adjunct political science instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Georgian | 10.0% |
| Samoan | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Other | 40.0% |