Art professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Art professor gender statistics
50.2% of art professors are women and 49.8% of art professors are men.
- Female, 50.2%
- Male, 49.8%
Art professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% |
| Male | 49.8% |
Art professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,853
Female income
$55,723
Art professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art professor positions over time. Currently, 50.2% of art professors are female.
Art professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2011 | 50.96% | 49.04% |
| 2012 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2013 | 50.19% | 49.81% |
| 2014 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2015 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
| 2016 | 49.57% | 50.43% |
| 2017 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2018 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2019 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2020 | 48.50% | 51.50% |
| 2021 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
Art professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared art 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% |
| Art Professor | 50% | 50% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Art professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art professors is White, which makes up 66.3% of all art professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of art professors are Asian and 10.1% of art professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Art professor race
| Art professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Art professor race and ethnicity over time
See how art professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.76% | 7.22% | 9.22% | 8.22% |
| 2011 | 72.46% | 7.06% | 9.94% | 7.97% |
| 2012 | 72.05% | 7.36% | 9.81% | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 71.19% | 7.72% | 10.10% | 8.47% |
| 2014 | 71.28% | 7.34% | 9.77% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 69.72% | 7.56% | 10.72% | 9.14% |
| 2016 | 70.22% | 7.49% | 10.44% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 69.30% | 7.24% | 11.61% | 9.09% |
| 2018 | 71.08% | 6.98% | 9.93% | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 69.41% | 7.25% | 10.87% | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 67.49% | 6.95% | 10.51% | 9.96% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 7.07% | 11.31% | 10.08% |
Art professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art professors have the lowest average salary at $56,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,584 |
| White | $57,650 |
| Black or African American | $56,988 |
| Asian | $59,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,877 |
Average art professor age
See how the average age of art professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art 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 |
Art professor age breakdown
The average age of art professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the art professor population.
Art professor age breakdown
| Art Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Art professor educational attainment
The most common degree for art professors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of art professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Art professors by degree level
| Art professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Art professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,025 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,664 |
Art professor employment statistics
Company size where art professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art professors work.
Art professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Art professor jobs by company type
Employees with the art professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Art professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 93% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 1% |
Art professor turnover and employment statistics
Art professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art 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 art professor tenure
The average art professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 285 art professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Art professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Art professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art 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 Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Art Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar art professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by art professors
The most common foreign language among art professors is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Italian, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- German, 3.3%
- Other, 26.7%
Art professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Italian | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Other | 26.7% |