Developmental education instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Developmental education instructor gender statistics
78.9% of developmental education instructors are women and 21.1% of developmental education instructors are men.
- Female, 78.9%
- Male, 21.1%
Developmental education instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.9% |
| Male | 21.1% |
Developmental education instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,080
Female income
$45,766
Developmental education instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in developmental education instructor positions over time. Currently, 78.9% of developmental education instructors are female.
Developmental education instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.04% | 79.96% |
| 2011 | 19.69% | 80.31% |
| 2012 | 21.39% | 78.61% |
| 2013 | 20.81% | 79.19% |
| 2014 | 20.89% | 79.11% |
| 2015 | 19.43% | 80.57% |
| 2016 | 20.99% | 79.01% |
| 2017 | 21.32% | 78.68% |
| 2018 | 22.01% | 77.99% |
| 2019 | 20.99% | 79.01% |
| 2020 | 20.69% | 79.31% |
| 2021 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
Developmental education instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared developmental education instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Developmental Education Instructor | 21% | 79% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Developmental education instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among developmental education instructors is White, which makes up 64.6% of all developmental education instructors. Comparatively, 14.9% of developmental education instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of developmental education instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Developmental education instructor race
| Developmental education instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Developmental education instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how developmental education instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Developmental education instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.96% | 8.72% | 5.62% | 13.14% |
| 2011 | 68.00% | 8.87% | 5.97% | 13.70% |
| 2012 | 68.03% | 8.14% | 6.35% | 14.13% |
| 2013 | 67.37% | 7.91% | 6.26% | 14.57% |
| 2014 | 66.92% | 7.88% | 7.52% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 67.98% | 7.32% | 7.04% | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 66.83% | 7.91% | 6.40% | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 66.39% | 7.54% | 7.16% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 69.61% | 7.54% | 5.53% | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 70.46% | 6.95% | 5.24% | 13.85% |
| 2020 | 67.09% | 7.48% | 5.22% | 14.19% |
| 2021 | 64.65% | 7.88% | 6.08% | 14.93% |
Developmental education instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian developmental education instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american developmental education instructors have the lowest average salary at $46,495.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,149 |
| White | $48,416 |
| Black or African American | $46,495 |
| Asian | $49,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,054 |
Average developmental education instructor age
See how the average age of developmental education instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Developmental education instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Developmental education instructor age breakdown
The average age of developmental education instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the developmental education instructor population.
Developmental education instructor age breakdown
| Developmental Education Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Developmental education instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for developmental education instructors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of developmental education instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 31%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Developmental education instructors by degree level
| Developmental education instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Developmental education instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, developmental education instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,801 annually. With a Master's degree, developmental education instructors earn a median annual income of $52,547 compared to $48,750 for developmental education instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,547 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,937 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,750 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,801 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,255 |
Developmental education instructor employment statistics
Company size where developmental education instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where developmental education instructors work.
Developmental education instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 28% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Developmental education instructor turnover and employment statistics
Developmental education instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for developmental education instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Developmental education instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Developmental education instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average developmental education instructor tenure
The average developmental education instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 developmental education instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Developmental education instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Developmental education instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of developmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| English Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 6,973 |
| Academic Mentor | 9.25% | 3,533 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Developmental Education Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Program Instructor | 12.94% | 92,369 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar developmental education instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| English Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 6,973 |
| Academic Mentor | 9.25% | 3,533 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Program Instructor | 12.94% | 92,369 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by developmental education instructors
The most common foreign language among developmental education instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Greek, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Developmental education instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Greek | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |