College physics instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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College physics instructor gender statistics
28.0% of college physics instructors are women and 72.0% of college physics instructors are men.
- Male, 72.0%
- Female, 28.0%
College physics instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.0% |
| Female | 28.0% |
College physics instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,042
Female income
$62,049
College physics instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in college physics instructor positions over time. Currently, 28.0% of college physics instructors are female.
College physics instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.50% | 27.50% |
| 2011 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2012 | 72.67% | 27.33% |
| 2013 | 72.31% | 27.69% |
| 2014 | 71.40% | 28.60% |
| 2015 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2016 | 71.81% | 28.19% |
| 2017 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
| 2018 | 71.82% | 28.18% |
| 2019 | 71.48% | 28.52% |
| 2020 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2021 | 72.00% | 28.00% |
College physics instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared college physics instructors 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% |
| College Physics Instructor | 72% | 28% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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College physics instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among college physics instructors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all college physics instructors. Comparatively, 12.2% of college physics instructors are Asian and 7.2% of college physics instructors 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%
College physics instructor race
| College physics instructor 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% |
College physics instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how college physics instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
College physics instructor 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% |
College physics instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian college physics instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american college physics instructors have the lowest average salary at $63,233.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,789 |
| White | $63,852 |
| Black or African American | $63,233 |
| Asian | $65,284 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,068 |
Average college physics instructor age
See how the average age of college physics instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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College physics instructor 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 |
College physics instructor age breakdown
The average age of college physics instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the college physics instructor population.
College physics instructor age breakdown
| College Physics Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
College physics instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for college physics instructors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of college physics instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 5%
College physics instructors by degree level
| College physics instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
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College physics instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,138 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,784 |
College physics instructor employment statistics
Company size where college physics instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where college physics instructors work.
College physics instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
College physics instructor turnover and employment statistics
College physics instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for college physics instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
College physics instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | College physics instructor 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 college physics instructor tenure
The average college physics instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 college physics instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
College physics instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
College physics instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of college physics instructors 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 Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| First Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 70,517 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| College Physics Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar college physics instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| First Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 70,517 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |