Chemical engineering professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical engineering professor gender statistics
36.8% of chemical engineering professors are women and 63.2% of chemical engineering professors are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Chemical engineering professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Chemical engineering professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,786
Female income
$57,826
Chemical engineering professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical engineering professor positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of chemical engineering professors are female.
Chemical engineering professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2011 | 64.23% | 35.77% |
| 2012 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2013 | 63.52% | 36.48% |
| 2014 | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 36.74% |
| 2016 | 62.94% | 37.06% |
| 2017 | 63.49% | 36.51% |
| 2018 | 62.95% | 37.05% |
| 2019 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2020 | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| 2021 | 63.16% | 36.84% |
Chemical engineering professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical engineering 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% |
| Chemical Engineering Professor | 63% | 37% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Chemical engineering professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical engineering professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all chemical engineering professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of chemical engineering professors are Asian and 7.2% of chemical engineering 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%
Chemical engineering professor race
| Chemical engineering 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% |
Chemical engineering professor race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical engineering professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical engineering 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% |
Chemical engineering professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chemical engineering professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical engineering professors have the lowest average salary at $60,162.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,279 |
| White | $61,403 |
| Black or African American | $60,162 |
| Asian | $64,330 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,830 |
Average chemical engineering professor age
See how the average age of chemical engineering professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical engineering 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 |
Chemical engineering professor age breakdown
The average age of chemical engineering professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the chemical engineering professor population.
Chemical engineering professor age breakdown
| Chemical Engineering Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Chemical engineering professor educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical engineering professors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of chemical engineering professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Doctorate, 7%
Chemical engineering professors by degree level
| Chemical engineering professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
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Chemical engineering professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,013 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,959 |
Chemical engineering professor turnover and employment statistics
Chemical engineering professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical engineering professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical engineering professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical engineering 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 chemical engineering professor tenure
The average chemical engineering professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 chemical engineering professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical engineering professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 18% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Chemical engineering professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Chemical Engineering Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar chemical engineering professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor | 6.04% | 64,437 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical engineering professors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chemical engineering professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |