African studies professor demographics and statistics in the US
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African studies professor gender statistics
31.6% of african studies professors are women and 68.4% of african studies professors are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
African studies professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
African studies professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,331
Female income
$46,203
African studies professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in african studies professor positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of african studies professors are female.
African studies professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2011 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
| 2012 | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 2013 | 68.76% | 31.24% |
| 2014 | 67.78% | 32.22% |
| 2015 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2016 | 68.22% | 31.78% |
| 2017 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2018 | 68.23% | 31.77% |
| 2019 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2020 | 67.28% | 32.72% |
| 2021 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
African studies professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared african studies 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% |
| African Studies Professor | 68% | 32% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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African studies professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among african studies professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all african studies professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of african studies professors are Asian and 7.2% of african studies professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
African studies professor race
| African studies professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
African studies professor race and ethnicity over time
See how african studies professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
African studies professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 5.07% | 10.09% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 4.91% | 10.81% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 5.21% | 10.68% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 5.57% | 10.97% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 5.19% | 10.64% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.42% | 11.59% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 5.34% | 11.31% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 5.09% | 12.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 4.83% | 10.80% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 5.10% | 11.74% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 4.80% | 11.38% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 70.84% | 4.93% | 12.18% | 7.22% |
African studies professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian african studies professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american african studies professors have the lowest average salary at $48,051.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,937 |
| White | $49,030 |
| Black or African American | $48,051 |
| Asian | $51,351 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,347 |
Average african studies professor age
See how the average age of african studies professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
African studies 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 |
African studies professor age breakdown
The average age of african studies professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the african studies professor population.
African studies professor age breakdown
| African Studies Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
African studies professor educational attainment
The most common degree for african studies professors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of african studies professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 7%
African studies professors by degree level
| African studies professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
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African studies professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,035 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,976 |
African studies professor turnover and employment statistics
African studies professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for african studies professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
African studies professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | African studies 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 african studies professor tenure
The average african studies professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 african studies professors resumes in Zippia's database.
African studies professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
African studies professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of african studies 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 Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Art Teacher | 9.52% | 69,820 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| African Studies Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar african studies professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Art Teacher | 9.52% | 69,820 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |