Biological sciences professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Biological sciences professor gender statistics
39.0% of biological sciences professors are women and 61.0% of biological sciences professors are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Biological sciences professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Biological sciences professor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,590
Female income
$59,850
Biological sciences professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biological sciences professor positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of biological sciences professors are female.
Biological sciences professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.57% | 38.43% |
| 2011 | 62.07% | 37.93% |
| 2012 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2013 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2014 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2015 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2016 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2018 | 60.76% | 39.24% |
| 2019 | 60.36% | 39.64% |
| 2020 | 59.73% | 40.27% |
| 2021 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
Biological sciences professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared biological 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% |
| Biological Sciences Professor | 61% | 39% |
| 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 professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biological sciences professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all biological sciences professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of biological sciences professors are Asian and 7.2% of biological 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%
Biological sciences professor race
| Biological 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% |
Biological sciences professor race and ethnicity over time
See how biological sciences professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biological 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% |
Biological sciences professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biological sciences professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biological sciences professors have the lowest average salary at $60,885.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,374 |
| White | $61,425 |
| Black or African American | $60,885 |
| Asian | $62,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,598 |
Average biological sciences professor age
See how the average age of biological sciences professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biological 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 |
Biological sciences professor age breakdown
The average age of biological sciences professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the biological sciences professor population.
Biological sciences professor age breakdown
| Biological Sciences Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Biological sciences professor educational attainment
The most common degree for biological sciences professors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of biological sciences professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 29%
- Doctorate, 21%
- Associate, 2%
Biological sciences professors by degree level
| Biological sciences professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Doctorate | 21% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Biological sciences professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,512 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,767 |
Biological sciences professor employment statistics
Company size where biological sciences professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biological sciences professors work.
Biological sciences professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 56% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Biological sciences professor turnover and employment statistics
Biological sciences professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biological sciences professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biological sciences professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biological 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 biological sciences professor tenure
The average biological sciences professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 biological sciences professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Biological sciences professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Biological sciences professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biological 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Summer School Teacher | 9.52% | 86,467 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Biological Sciences Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar biological sciences professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Summer School Teacher | 9.52% | 86,467 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |