Communication studies professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Communication studies professor gender statistics
38.3% of communication studies professors are women and 61.7% of communication studies professors are men.
- Male, 61.7%
- Female, 38.3%
Communication studies professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.7% |
| Female | 38.3% |
Communication studies professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,693
Female income
$51,373
Communication studies professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communication studies professor positions over time. Currently, 38.3% of communication studies professors are female.
Communication studies professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2011 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2012 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2013 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2014 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2015 | 61.77% | 38.23% |
| 2016 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2017 | 62.01% | 37.99% |
| 2018 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2019 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2020 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
| 2021 | 61.67% | 38.33% |
Communication studies professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared communication studies 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% |
| Communication Studies Professor | 62% | 38% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Communication studies professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communication studies professors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all communication studies professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of communication studies professors are Asian and 10.0% of communication studies professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Communication studies professor race
| Communication studies professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Communication studies professor race and ethnicity over time
See how communication studies professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communication studies professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.83% | 7.18% | 9.23% | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 72.52% | 7.03% | 9.96% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 7.32% | 9.83% | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 71.25% | 7.68% | 10.12% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 71.34% | 7.31% | 9.78% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 69.79% | 7.53% | 10.73% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 70.28% | 7.46% | 10.45% | 8.99% |
| 2017 | 69.36% | 7.21% | 11.62% | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 71.15% | 6.94% | 9.94% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 7.21% | 10.89% | 9.76% |
| 2020 | 67.56% | 6.92% | 10.53% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 7.04% | 11.32% | 10.04% |
Communication studies professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communication studies professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american communication studies professors have the lowest average salary at $53,335.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,275 |
| White | $54,374 |
| Black or African American | $53,335 |
| Asian | $56,832 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,710 |
Average communication studies professor age
See how the average age of communication studies professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communication studies 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 |
Communication studies professor age breakdown
The average age of communication studies professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the communication studies professor population.
Communication studies professor age breakdown
| Communication Studies Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Communication studies professor educational attainment
The most common degree for communication studies professors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of communication studies professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Communication studies professors by degree level
| Communication studies professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Communication studies professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,498 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,398 |
Communication studies professor employment statistics
Company size where communication studies professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communication studies professors work.
Communication studies professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Communication studies professor turnover and employment statistics
Communication studies professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communication studies professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communication studies professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communication studies 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 communication studies professor tenure
The average communication studies professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 132 communication studies professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Communication studies professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Communication studies professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communication studies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Communication Studies Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar communication studies professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by communication studies professors
The most common foreign language among communication studies professors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- German, 13.3%
- Swahili, 6.7%
- Other, 13.4%
Communication studies professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| German | 13.3% |
| Swahili | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.4% |
