Biology faculty member demographics and statistics in the US
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Biology faculty member demographics by:
Biology faculty member gender statistics
52.7% of biology faculty members are women and 47.3% of biology faculty members are men.
- Female, 52.7%
- Male, 47.3%
Biology faculty member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% |
| Male | 47.3% |
Biology faculty member gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,342
Female income
$54,296
Biology faculty member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biology faculty member positions over time. Currently, 52.7% of biology faculty members are female.
Biology faculty member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.92% | 52.08% |
| 2011 | 48.45% | 51.55% |
| 2012 | 48.13% | 51.87% |
| 2013 | 47.69% | 52.31% |
| 2014 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
| 2015 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2016 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2017 | 47.66% | 52.34% |
| 2018 | 47.08% | 52.92% |
| 2019 | 46.65% | 53.35% |
| 2020 | 46.00% | 54.00% |
| 2021 | 47.30% | 52.70% |
Biology faculty member related jobs gender ratio
We compared biology faculty members 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 Faculty Member | 47% | 53% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Biology faculty member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biology faculty members is White, which makes up 63.9% of all biology faculty members. Comparatively, 14.4% of biology faculty members are Asian and 9.7% of biology faculty members are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.9%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Biology faculty member race
| Biology faculty member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Biology faculty member race and ethnicity over time
See how biology faculty member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biology faculty member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.32% | 6.94% | 12.34% | 7.85% |
| 2011 | 70.01% | 6.79% | 13.07% | 7.61% |
| 2012 | 69.61% | 7.08% | 12.94% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 68.74% | 7.44% | 13.23% | 8.10% |
| 2014 | 68.83% | 7.07% | 12.89% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 67.28% | 7.29% | 13.84% | 8.78% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 7.22% | 13.57% | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 66.85% | 6.97% | 14.73% | 8.72% |
| 2018 | 68.64% | 6.70% | 13.06% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 66.97% | 6.97% | 14.00% | 9.44% |
| 2020 | 65.05% | 6.68% | 13.64% | 9.60% |
| 2021 | 63.89% | 6.80% | 14.43% | 9.72% |
Biology faculty member wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biology faculty members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biology faculty members have the lowest average salary at $55,512.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,087 |
| White | $56,147 |
| Black or African American | $55,512 |
| Asian | $57,633 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,352 |
Average biology faculty member age
See how the average age of biology faculty members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biology faculty member 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 faculty member age breakdown
The average age of biology faculty members is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the biology faculty member population.
Biology faculty member age breakdown
| Biology Faculty Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Biology faculty member educational attainment
The most common degree for biology faculty members is bachelor's degree, with 71% of biology faculty members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Biology faculty members by degree level
| Biology faculty member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Biology faculty member wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,433 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,637 |
Biology faculty member employment statistics
Company size where biology faculty members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biology faculty members work.
Biology faculty member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 30% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Biology faculty member jobs by company type
Employees with the biology faculty member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biology faculty members prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Biology faculty member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 7% |
Biology faculty member turnover and employment statistics
Biology faculty member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biology faculty members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biology faculty member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biology faculty member 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 faculty member tenure
The average biology faculty member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 biology faculty members resumes in Zippia's database.
Biology faculty member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Biology faculty member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biology faculty members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 9.52% | 69,661 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Biology Faculty Member | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar biology faculty member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 9.52% | 69,661 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by biology faculty members
The most common foreign language among biology faculty members is Spanish at 59.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 9.1% and Akan is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 59.1%
- Italian, 9.1%
- Akan, 4.5%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- French, 4.5%
- Other, 18.3%
Biology faculty member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.1% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| Akan | 4.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Other | 18.3% |