Creative writing professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Creative writing professor gender statistics
40.0% of creative writing professors are women and 60.0% of creative writing professors are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Creative writing professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Creative writing professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,132
Female income
$64,515
Creative writing professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creative writing professor positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of creative writing professors are female.
Creative writing professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2011 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2012 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2013 | 60.38% | 39.62% |
| 2014 | 59.29% | 40.71% |
| 2015 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2016 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2017 | 60.35% | 39.65% |
| 2018 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2019 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2020 | 58.74% | 41.26% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Creative writing professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared creative writing 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% |
| Creative Writing Professor | 60% | 40% |
| 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 professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creative writing professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all creative writing professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of creative writing professors are Asian and 7.2% of creative writing 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%
Creative writing professor race
| Creative writing 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% |
Creative writing professor race and ethnicity over time
See how creative writing professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creative writing 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% |
Creative writing professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian creative writing professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american creative writing professors have the lowest average salary at $66,067.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,800 |
| White | $66,882 |
| Black or African American | $66,067 |
| Asian | $68,777 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,161 |
Average creative writing professor age
See how the average age of creative writing professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Creative writing 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 |
Creative writing professor age breakdown
The average age of creative writing professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the creative writing professor population.
Creative writing professor age breakdown
| Creative Writing Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Creative writing professor educational attainment
The most common degree for creative writing professors is master's degree, with 40% of creative writing professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Master's, 40%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Creative writing professors by degree level
| Creative writing professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Creative writing professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,574 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,983 |
Creative writing professor employment statistics
Company size where creative writing professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creative writing professors work.
Creative writing professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Creative writing professor turnover and employment statistics
Creative writing professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creative writing professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creative writing professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creative writing 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 creative writing professor tenure
The average creative writing professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 creative writing professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Creative writing professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Creative writing professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creative writing 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 Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Creative Writing Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar creative writing professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by creative writing professors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Creative writing professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |