Continuing education instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Continuing education instructor gender statistics
57.7% of continuing education instructors are women and 42.3% of continuing education instructors are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Continuing education instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Continuing education instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,928
Female income
$49,749
Continuing education instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in continuing education instructor positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of continuing education instructors are female.
Continuing education instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2011 | 43.40% | 56.60% |
| 2012 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2013 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2014 | 41.55% | 58.45% |
| 2015 | 42.37% | 57.63% |
| 2016 | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| 2017 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
| 2018 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2019 | 41.63% | 58.37% |
| 2020 | 41.00% | 59.00% |
| 2021 | 42.26% | 57.74% |
Continuing education instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared continuing education 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% |
| Continuing Education Instructor | 42% | 58% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Continuing education instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among continuing education instructors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all continuing education instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of continuing education instructors are Asian and 10.2% of continuing education instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Continuing education instructor race
| Continuing education instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Continuing education instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how continuing education instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Continuing education instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.54% | 7.32% | 9.17% | 8.36% |
| 2011 | 72.24% | 7.17% | 9.90% | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 71.83% | 7.46% | 9.77% | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 70.96% | 7.82% | 10.06% | 8.61% |
| 2014 | 71.05% | 7.44% | 9.73% | 8.99% |
| 2015 | 69.50% | 7.67% | 10.67% | 9.28% |
| 2016 | 70.00% | 7.60% | 10.40% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 69.07% | 7.34% | 11.57% | 9.23% |
| 2018 | 70.86% | 7.08% | 9.89% | 9.42% |
| 2019 | 69.19% | 7.35% | 10.83% | 9.95% |
| 2020 | 67.27% | 7.06% | 10.47% | 10.10% |
| 2021 | 66.11% | 7.18% | 11.27% | 10.22% |
Continuing education instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian continuing education instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american continuing education instructors have the lowest average salary at $51,042.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,656 |
| White | $51,720 |
| Black or African American | $51,042 |
| Asian | $53,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,939 |
Average continuing education instructor age
See how the average age of continuing education instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Continuing education 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 |
Continuing education instructor age breakdown
The average age of continuing education instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the continuing education instructor population.
Continuing education instructor age breakdown
| Continuing Education Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Continuing education instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for continuing education instructors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of continuing education instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Continuing education instructors by degree level
| Continuing education instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Continuing education instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,095 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,279 |
Continuing education instructor employment statistics
Most continuing education instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where continuing education instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where continuing education instructors work.
Continuing education instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Continuing education instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the continuing education instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most continuing education instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Continuing education instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 2% |
Continuing education instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for continuing education instructors are education, health care and professional.
Continuing education instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Continuing education instructor turnover and employment statistics
Continuing education instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for continuing education instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continuing education instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Continuing education 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 continuing education instructor tenure
The average continuing education instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,409 continuing education instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Continuing education instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Continuing education instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of continuing education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| First Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 70,517 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Continuing Education Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar continuing education instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| First Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 70,517 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by continuing education instructors
The most common foreign language among continuing education instructors is Spanish at 51.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 51.1%
- French, 8.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Italian, 5.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 25.5%
Continuing education instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.1% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Italian | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 25.5% |
