Clinical fellow demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical fellow demographics by:
Clinical fellow gender statistics
73.8% of clinical fellows are women and 26.2% of clinical fellows are men.
- Female, 73.8%
- Male, 26.2%
Clinical fellow gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.8% |
| Male | 26.2% |
Clinical fellow gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,742
Female income
$68,200
Clinical fellow gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical fellow positions over time. Currently, 73.8% of clinical fellows are female.
Clinical fellow gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2011 | 39.92% | 60.08% |
| 2012 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2013 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
| 2014 | 37.18% | 62.82% |
| 2015 | 35.42% | 64.58% |
| 2016 | 34.63% | 65.37% |
| 2017 | 33.92% | 66.08% |
| 2018 | 27.54% | 72.46% |
| 2019 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2020 | 25.80% | 74.20% |
| 2021 | 26.22% | 73.78% |
Clinical fellow related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical fellows with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Clinical Fellow | 26% | 74% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Clinical fellow demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical fellows is White, which makes up 76.4% of all clinical fellows. Comparatively, 10.4% of clinical fellows are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of clinical fellows are Black or African American.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Clinical fellow race
| Clinical fellow race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Clinical fellow race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical fellow racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical fellow race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.02% | 3.55% | 2.63% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 86.51% | 3.79% | 2.45% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 85.69% | 4.28% | 2.66% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 85.63% | 3.76% | 2.97% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 85.25% | 3.79% | 3.07% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 3.51% | 2.99% | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 3.36% | 3.20% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 85.23% | 3.61% | 2.85% | 6.23% |
| 2018 | 83.07% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 83.71% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.77% | 3.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 6.18% | 3.34% | 10.44% |
Clinical fellow wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clinical fellows have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown clinical fellows have the lowest average salary at $67,164.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,164 |
| White | $67,484 |
| Black or African American | $67,992 |
| Asian | $74,056 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,293 |
Average clinical fellow age
See how the average age of clinical fellows varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical fellow age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 39 |
Clinical fellow age breakdown
The average age of clinical fellows is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the clinical fellow population.
Clinical fellow age breakdown
| Clinical Fellow Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Clinical fellow educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical fellows is bachelor's degree, with 40% of clinical fellows earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 34% and master's degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Master's, 34%
- Doctorate, 21%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Clinical fellows by degree level
| Clinical fellow degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Master's | 34% |
| Doctorate | 21% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Clinical fellow wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,723 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,030 |
Clinical fellow employment statistics
Most clinical fellows work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical fellows work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical fellows work.
Clinical fellow jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Clinical fellow jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical fellow job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical fellows prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Clinical fellow jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 2% |
Clinical fellow jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical fellows are health care, education and non profits.
Clinical fellow industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 47% |
| Education | 36% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
Clinical fellow turnover and employment statistics
Clinical fellow unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical fellows between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical fellow unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical fellow unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 0.58% |
Average clinical fellow tenure
The average clinical fellow stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 985 clinical fellows resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical fellow tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Clinical fellow LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical fellows 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Economist | 7.51% | 940 |
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Clinical Fellow | 11.87% | - |
| Business Planner | 13.00% | 60,241 |
| Director, Selection, Classification, Compensation | 19.82% | 9,971 |
Similar clinical fellow jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Economist | 7.51% | 940 |
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Business Planner | 13.00% | 60,241 |
| Director, Selection, Classification, Compensation | 19.82% | 9,971 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical fellows
The most common foreign language among clinical fellows is Spanish at 38.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.5% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 38.1%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- French, 9.5%
- German, 7.1%
- Russian, 6.0%
- Other, 29.8%
Clinical fellow languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.1% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| French | 9.5% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Russian | 6.0% |
| Other | 29.8% |
