Basic sciences professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Basic sciences professor gender statistics
41.7% of basic sciences professors are women and 58.3% of basic sciences professors are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Basic sciences professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Basic sciences professor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,293
Female income
$84,422
Basic sciences professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in basic sciences professor positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of basic sciences professors are female.
Basic sciences professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
| 2011 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2012 | 59.14% | 40.86% |
| 2013 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2014 | 57.62% | 42.38% |
| 2015 | 58.43% | 41.57% |
| 2016 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2017 | 58.69% | 41.31% |
| 2018 | 58.12% | 41.88% |
| 2019 | 57.70% | 42.30% |
| 2020 | 57.06% | 42.94% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
Basic sciences professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared basic sciences 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% |
| Basic Sciences Professor | 58% | 42% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Basic sciences professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among basic sciences professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all basic sciences professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of basic sciences professors are Asian and 7.2% of basic sciences 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%
Basic sciences professor race
| Basic sciences 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% |
Basic sciences professor race and ethnicity over time
See how basic sciences professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Basic sciences 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% |
Basic sciences professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian basic sciences professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american basic sciences professors have the lowest average salary at $89,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,291 |
| White | $91,527 |
| Black or African American | $89,048 |
| Asian | $97,473 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,333 |
Average basic sciences professor age
See how the average age of basic sciences professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Basic sciences 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 |
Basic sciences professor age breakdown
The average age of basic sciences professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the basic sciences professor population.
Basic sciences professor age breakdown
| Basic Sciences Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Basic sciences professor educational attainment
The most common degree for basic sciences professors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of basic sciences professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Basic sciences professors by degree level
| Basic sciences professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Basic sciences professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,659 |
| Doctorate Degree | $148,521 |
Basic sciences professor turnover and employment statistics
Basic sciences professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for basic sciences professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Basic sciences professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Basic sciences 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 basic sciences professor tenure
The average basic sciences professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 basic sciences professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Basic sciences professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Basic sciences professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of basic sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Basic Sciences Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar basic sciences professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |