Biochemistry professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Biochemistry professor gender statistics
35.5% of biochemistry professors are women and 64.5% of biochemistry professors are men.
- Male, 64.5%
- Female, 35.5%
Biochemistry professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.5% |
| Female | 35.5% |
Biochemistry professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,655
Female income
$60,399
Biochemistry professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biochemistry professor positions over time. Currently, 35.5% of biochemistry professors are female.
Biochemistry professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2011 | 65.57% | 34.43% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 34.73% |
| 2013 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2014 | 63.84% | 36.16% |
| 2015 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
| 2016 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2017 | 64.85% | 35.15% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 35.69% |
| 2019 | 63.92% | 36.08% |
| 2020 | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| 2021 | 64.52% | 35.48% |
Biochemistry professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared biochemistry 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% |
| Biochemistry Professor | 65% | 35% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Biochemistry professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biochemistry professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all biochemistry professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of biochemistry professors are Asian and 7.2% of biochemistry 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%
Biochemistry professor race
| Biochemistry 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% |
Biochemistry professor race and ethnicity over time
See how biochemistry professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biochemistry 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% |
Biochemistry professor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,375 |
| White | $62,441 |
| Black or African American | $61,739 |
| Asian | $64,079 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,667 |
Average biochemistry professor age
See how the average age of biochemistry professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biochemistry 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 |
Biochemistry professor age breakdown
The average age of biochemistry professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the biochemistry professor population.
Biochemistry professor age breakdown
| Biochemistry Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Biochemistry professor educational attainment
The most common degree for biochemistry professors is bachelor's degree, with 43% of biochemistry professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 36% and doctoral degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Doctorate, 36%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 4%
Biochemistry professors by degree level
| Biochemistry professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Doctorate | 36% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Biochemistry professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,858 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,203 |
Biochemistry professor employment statistics
Company size where biochemistry professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biochemistry professors work.
Biochemistry professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
Biochemistry professor turnover and employment statistics
Biochemistry professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biochemistry professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biochemistry professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biochemistry 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 biochemistry professor tenure
The average biochemistry professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 biochemistry professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Biochemistry professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Biochemistry professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biochemistry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| First Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 70,517 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Biochemistry Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar biochemistry professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| First Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 70,517 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by biochemistry professors
The most common foreign language among biochemistry professors is Portuguese at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Portuguese, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Greek, 14.3%
Biochemistry professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Greek | 14.3% |