Communications professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications professor gender statistics
52.8% of communications professors are women and 47.2% of communications professors are men.
- Female, 52.8%
- Male, 47.2%
Communications professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% |
| Male | 47.2% |
Communications professor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,940
Female income
$67,628
Communications professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications professor positions over time. Currently, 52.8% of communications professors are female.
Communications professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
| 2011 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
| 2012 | 48.04% | 51.96% |
| 2013 | 47.60% | 52.40% |
| 2014 | 46.48% | 53.52% |
| 2015 | 47.31% | 52.69% |
| 2016 | 46.98% | 53.02% |
| 2017 | 47.57% | 52.43% |
| 2018 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2019 | 46.57% | 53.43% |
| 2020 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2021 | 47.21% | 52.79% |
Communications professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications 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% |
| Communications Professor | 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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Communications professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications professors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all communications professors. Comparatively, 11.2% of communications professors are Asian and 10.3% of communications professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Communications professor race
| Communications professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Communications professor race and ethnicity over time
See how communications professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.36% | 7.41% | 9.14% | 8.47% |
| 2011 | 72.06% | 7.25% | 9.87% | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 71.65% | 7.55% | 9.74% | 8.47% |
| 2013 | 70.78% | 7.91% | 10.03% | 8.72% |
| 2014 | 70.87% | 7.53% | 9.69% | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 69.32% | 7.76% | 10.64% | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 69.82% | 7.68% | 10.36% | 9.29% |
| 2017 | 68.89% | 7.43% | 11.53% | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 70.68% | 7.17% | 9.85% | 9.54% |
| 2019 | 69.01% | 7.44% | 10.80% | 10.06% |
| 2020 | 67.09% | 7.14% | 10.44% | 10.22% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 7.27% | 11.23% | 10.34% |
Communications professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communications professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american communications professors have the lowest average salary at $70,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,257 |
| White | $72,424 |
| Black or African American | $70,756 |
| Asian | $76,379 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,000 |
Average communications professor age
See how the average age of communications professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications 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 |
Communications professor age breakdown
The average age of communications professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the communications professor population.
Communications professor age breakdown
| Communications Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Communications professor educational attainment
The most common degree for communications professors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of communications professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Communications professors by degree level
| Communications professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Communications professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,949 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,164 |
Communications professor employment statistics
Company size where communications professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications professors work.
Communications professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Communications professor jobs by company type
Employees with the communications professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Communications professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 94% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
Communications professor turnover and employment statistics
Communications professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications 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 communications professor tenure
The average communications professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 communications professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Communications professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Adult Education Instructor | 9.70% | 43,991 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Communications Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar communications professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Adult Education Instructor | 9.70% | 43,991 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications professors
The most common foreign language among communications professors is Spanish at 46.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 46.7%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 13.2%
Communications professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.7% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.2% |