Creative writing instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Creative writing instructor demographics by:
Creative writing instructor gender statistics
67.8% of creative writing instructors are women and 32.2% of creative writing instructors are men.
- Female, 67.8%
- Male, 32.2%
Creative writing instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.8% |
| Male | 32.2% |
Creative writing instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,453
Female income
$55,032
Creative writing instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creative writing instructor positions over time. Currently, 67.8% of creative writing instructors are female.
Creative writing instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2011 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2012 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2013 | 32.51% | 67.49% |
| 2014 | 31.53% | 68.47% |
| 2015 | 32.26% | 67.74% |
| 2016 | 31.96% | 68.04% |
| 2017 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2018 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2019 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
| 2020 | 31.04% | 68.96% |
| 2021 | 32.17% | 67.83% |
Creative writing instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared creative writing 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% |
| Creative Writing Instructor | 32% | 68% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Creative writing instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creative writing instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all creative writing instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of creative writing instructors are Asian and 10.1% of creative writing instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Creative writing instructor race
| Creative writing instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Creative writing instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how creative writing instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creative writing instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.81% | 7.19% | 9.23% | 8.19% |
| 2011 | 72.51% | 7.04% | 9.95% | 7.94% |
| 2012 | 72.10% | 7.33% | 9.82% | 8.19% |
| 2013 | 71.23% | 7.69% | 10.11% | 8.44% |
| 2014 | 71.32% | 7.32% | 9.78% | 8.82% |
| 2015 | 69.77% | 7.54% | 10.73% | 9.11% |
| 2016 | 70.26% | 7.47% | 10.45% | 9.01% |
| 2017 | 69.34% | 7.22% | 11.62% | 9.06% |
| 2018 | 71.13% | 6.95% | 9.94% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 69.46% | 7.22% | 10.88% | 9.78% |
| 2020 | 67.54% | 6.93% | 10.52% | 9.93% |
| 2021 | 66.38% | 7.05% | 11.32% | 10.05% |
Creative writing instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian creative writing instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american creative writing instructors have the lowest average salary at $57,055.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,023 |
| White | $58,124 |
| Black or African American | $57,055 |
| Asian | $60,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,470 |
Average creative writing instructor age
See how the average age of creative writing instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Creative writing 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 |
Creative writing instructor age breakdown
The average age of creative writing instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the creative writing instructor population.
Creative writing instructor age breakdown
| Creative Writing Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Creative writing instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for creative writing instructors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of creative writing instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Creative writing instructors by degree level
| Creative writing instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Creative writing instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,310 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,646 |
Creative writing instructor employment statistics
Most creative writing instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where creative writing instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creative writing instructors work.
Creative writing instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Creative writing instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the creative writing instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most creative writing instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Creative writing instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 5% |
Creative writing instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for creative writing instructors are education, non profits and hospitality.
Creative writing instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Creative writing instructor turnover and employment statistics
Creative writing instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creative writing instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creative writing instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creative writing 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 creative writing instructor tenure
The average creative writing instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 620 creative writing instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Creative writing instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Creative writing instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creative writing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Creative Writing Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar creative writing instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by creative writing instructors
The most common foreign language among creative writing instructors is Spanish at 42.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 42.6%
- French, 25.9%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Other, 12.9%
Creative writing instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.6% |
| French | 25.9% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Other | 12.9% |
