Computer science professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer science professor gender statistics
21.9% of computer science professors are women and 78.1% of computer science professors are men.
- Male, 78.1%
- Female, 21.9%
Computer science professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.1% |
| Female | 21.9% |
Computer science professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,635
Female income
$74,544
Computer science professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer science professor positions over time. Currently, 21.9% of computer science professors are female.
Computer science professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 2011 | 78.84% | 21.16% |
| 2012 | 78.63% | 21.37% |
| 2013 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 2014 | 77.55% | 22.45% |
| 2015 | 78.13% | 21.87% |
| 2016 | 77.90% | 22.10% |
| 2017 | 78.31% | 21.69% |
| 2018 | 77.91% | 22.09% |
| 2019 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2020 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2021 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
Computer science professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer science 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% |
| Computer Science Professor | 78% | 22% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Computer science professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer science professors is White, which makes up 63.6% of all computer science professors. Comparatively, 14.0% of computer science professors are Asian and 10.1% of computer science professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.6%
- Asian, 14.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Computer science professor race
| Computer science professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Asian | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Computer science professor race and ethnicity over time
See how computer science professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer science professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.02% | 7.22% | 11.93% | 8.23% |
| 2011 | 69.72% | 7.07% | 12.66% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 69.31% | 7.37% | 12.53% | 8.23% |
| 2013 | 68.45% | 7.73% | 12.82% | 8.48% |
| 2014 | 68.54% | 7.35% | 12.49% | 8.86% |
| 2015 | 66.99% | 7.57% | 13.43% | 9.16% |
| 2016 | 67.48% | 7.50% | 13.16% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 66.56% | 7.25% | 14.33% | 9.10% |
| 2018 | 68.34% | 6.99% | 12.65% | 9.29% |
| 2019 | 66.67% | 7.25% | 13.59% | 9.82% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 6.96% | 13.23% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 63.60% | 7.08% | 14.03% | 10.10% |
Computer science professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer science professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer science professors have the lowest average salary at $77,548.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,979 |
| White | $79,144 |
| Black or African American | $77,548 |
| Asian | $82,898 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,703 |
Average computer science professor age
See how the average age of computer science professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer science 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 |
Computer science professor age breakdown
The average age of computer science professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the computer science professor population.
Computer science professor age breakdown
| Computer Science Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Computer science professor educational attainment
The most common degree for computer science professors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of computer science professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Computer science professors by degree level
| Computer science professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Computer science professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,512 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,224 |
Computer science professor employment statistics
Company size where computer science professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer science professors work.
Computer science professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Computer science professor jobs by company type
Employees with the computer science professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer science professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Computer science professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 91% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 7% |
Computer science professor turnover and employment statistics
Computer science professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer science professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer science professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer science 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 computer science professor tenure
The average computer science professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 227 computer science professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer science professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Computer science professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer science 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 Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Computer Science Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar computer science professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer science professors
The most common foreign language among computer science professors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 23.3%
Computer science professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 23.3% |
