Biological sciences instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Biological sciences instructor gender statistics
48.5% of biological sciences instructors are women and 51.5% of biological sciences instructors are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Biological sciences instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Biological sciences instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,332
Female income
$50,548
Biological sciences instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biological sciences instructor positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of biological sciences instructors are female.
Biological sciences instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2011 | 52.65% | 47.35% |
| 2012 | 52.32% | 47.68% |
| 2013 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2014 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
| 2015 | 51.60% | 48.40% |
| 2016 | 51.26% | 48.74% |
| 2017 | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| 2018 | 51.27% | 48.73% |
| 2019 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2020 | 50.19% | 49.81% |
| 2021 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
Biological sciences instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared biological sciences 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% |
| Biological Sciences Instructor | 51% | 49% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Biological sciences instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biological sciences instructors is White, which makes up 66.0% of all biological sciences instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of biological sciences instructors are Asian and 10.3% of biological sciences instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.0%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Biological sciences instructor race
| Biological sciences instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Biological sciences instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how biological sciences instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biological sciences instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.41% | 7.38% | 9.15% | 8.44% |
| 2011 | 72.11% | 7.23% | 9.88% | 8.19% |
| 2012 | 71.70% | 7.52% | 9.75% | 8.44% |
| 2013 | 70.84% | 7.88% | 10.04% | 8.69% |
| 2014 | 70.93% | 7.51% | 9.70% | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 69.37% | 7.73% | 10.65% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 69.87% | 7.66% | 10.37% | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 68.95% | 7.41% | 11.54% | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 70.73% | 7.14% | 9.86% | 9.50% |
| 2019 | 69.06% | 7.41% | 10.81% | 10.03% |
| 2020 | 67.14% | 7.12% | 10.45% | 10.19% |
| 2021 | 65.99% | 7.24% | 11.24% | 10.31% |
Biological sciences instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biological sciences instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biological sciences instructors have the lowest average salary at $51,608.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,110 |
| White | $52,162 |
| Black or African American | $51,608 |
| Asian | $53,456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,341 |
Average biological sciences instructor age
See how the average age of biological sciences instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biological sciences 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 |
Biological sciences instructor age breakdown
The average age of biological sciences instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the biological sciences instructor population.
Biological sciences instructor age breakdown
| Biological Sciences Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Biological sciences instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for biological sciences instructors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of biological sciences instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Biological sciences instructors by degree level
| Biological sciences instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Biological sciences instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,282 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,974 |
Biological sciences instructor employment statistics
Company size where biological sciences instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biological sciences instructors work.
Biological sciences instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Biological sciences instructor turnover and employment statistics
Biological sciences instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biological sciences instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biological sciences instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biological sciences 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 biological sciences instructor tenure
The average biological sciences instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 biological sciences instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Biological sciences instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Biological sciences instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biological sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| Education Instructor | 9.70% | 46,335 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Biological Sciences Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar biological sciences instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| Education Instructor | 9.70% | 46,335 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by biological sciences instructors
The most common foreign language among biological sciences instructors is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Italian, 16.7%
- French, 8.3%
- Zulu, 8.3%
- Hebrew, 8.3%
Biological sciences instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Zulu | 8.3% |
| Hebrew | 8.3% |
