Biology department chairperson demographics and statistics in the US
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Biology department chairperson gender statistics
56.9% of biology department chairpeople are women and 43.1% of biology department chairpeople are men.
- Female, 56.9%
- Male, 43.1%
Biology department chairperson gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% |
| Male | 43.1% |
Biology department chairperson gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,543
Female income
$62,952
Biology department chairperson gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biology department chairperson positions over time. Currently, 56.9% of biology department chairpeople are female.
Biology department chairperson gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2011 | 44.24% | 55.76% |
| 2012 | 43.92% | 56.08% |
| 2013 | 43.49% | 56.51% |
| 2014 | 42.38% | 57.62% |
| 2015 | 43.21% | 56.79% |
| 2016 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2017 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2018 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2019 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2020 | 41.83% | 58.17% |
| 2021 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
Biology department chairperson related jobs gender ratio
We compared biology department chairpeople 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% |
| Biology Department Chairperson | 43% | 57% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Biology department chairperson demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biology department chairpeople is White, which makes up 65.9% of all biology department chairpeople. Comparatively, 11.2% of biology department chairpeople are Asian and 10.4% of biology department chairpeople are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Biology department chairperson race
| Biology department chairperson race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Biology department chairperson race and ethnicity over time
See how biology department chairperson racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biology department chairperson race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.34% | 7.42% | 9.13% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 72.03% | 7.27% | 9.86% | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 71.62% | 7.56% | 9.73% | 8.49% |
| 2013 | 70.76% | 7.92% | 10.02% | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 70.85% | 7.54% | 9.69% | 9.12% |
| 2015 | 69.30% | 7.77% | 10.63% | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 69.79% | 7.70% | 10.36% | 9.31% |
| 2017 | 68.87% | 7.44% | 11.53% | 9.36% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 7.18% | 9.85% | 9.55% |
| 2019 | 68.99% | 7.45% | 10.79% | 10.08% |
| 2020 | 67.06% | 7.15% | 10.43% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 65.91% | 7.28% | 11.23% | 10.35% |
Biology department chairperson wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biology department chairpeople have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biology department chairpeople have the lowest average salary at $64,490.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,220 |
| White | $65,296 |
| Black or African American | $64,490 |
| Asian | $67,183 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,556 |
Average biology department chairperson age
See how the average age of biology department chairpeople varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Biology department chairperson 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 |
Biology department chairperson age breakdown
The average age of biology department chairpeople is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the biology department chairperson population.
Biology department chairperson age breakdown
| Biology Department Chairperson Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Biology department chairperson educational attainment
The most common degree for biology department chairpeople is bachelor's degree, with 67% of biology department chairpeople earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 21%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Biology department chairpeople by degree level
| Biology department chairperson degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Biology department chairperson wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,928 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,287 |
Biology department chairperson employment statistics
Company size where biology department chairpeople work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biology department chairpeople work.
Biology department chairperson jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
Biology department chairperson turnover and employment statistics
Biology department chairperson unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biology department chairpeople between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biology department chairperson unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biology department chairperson 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 biology department chairperson tenure
The average biology department chairperson stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 biology department chairpeople resumes in Zippia's database.
Biology department chairperson tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Biology department chairperson LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biology department chairpeople 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 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Biology Department Chairperson | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar biology department chairperson jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by biology department chairpeople
- Yoruba, 100.0%
Biology department chairperson languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Yoruba | 100.0% |