Composition professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Composition professor gender statistics
69.0% of composition professors are women and 31.0% of composition professors are men.
- Female, 69.0%
- Male, 31.0%
Composition professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.0% |
| Male | 31.0% |
Composition professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,040
Female income
$61,312
Composition professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in composition professor positions over time. Currently, 69.0% of composition professors are female.
Composition professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.49% | 68.51% |
| 2011 | 31.95% | 68.05% |
| 2012 | 31.67% | 68.33% |
| 2013 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
| 2014 | 30.33% | 69.67% |
| 2015 | 31.04% | 68.96% |
| 2016 | 30.75% | 69.25% |
| 2017 | 31.26% | 68.74% |
| 2018 | 30.76% | 69.24% |
| 2019 | 30.40% | 69.60% |
| 2020 | 29.85% | 70.15% |
| 2021 | 30.95% | 69.05% |
Composition professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared composition 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% |
| Composition Professor | 31% | 69% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Composition professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among composition professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all composition professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of composition professors are Asian and 7.2% of composition 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%
Composition professor race
| Composition 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% |
Composition professor race and ethnicity over time
See how composition professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Composition 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% |
Composition professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian composition professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american composition professors have the lowest average salary at $63,517.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,572 |
| White | $64,682 |
| Black or African American | $63,517 |
| Asian | $67,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,059 |
Average composition professor age
See how the average age of composition professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Composition 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 |
Composition professor age breakdown
The average age of composition professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the composition professor population.
Composition professor age breakdown
| Composition Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Composition professor educational attainment
The most common degree for composition professors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of composition professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 34% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 34%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Composition professors by degree level
| Composition professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 34% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Composition professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,062 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,131 |
Composition professor employment statistics
Company size where composition professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where composition professors work.
Composition professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 52% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Composition professor turnover and employment statistics
Composition professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for composition professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Composition professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Composition 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 composition professor tenure
The average composition professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 composition professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Composition professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Composition professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of composition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Composition Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar composition professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by composition professors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Composition professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |