Economics professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Economics professor gender statistics
30.5% of economics professors are women and 69.5% of economics professors are men.
- Male, 69.5%
- Female, 30.5%
Economics professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.5% |
| Female | 30.5% |
Economics professor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,229
Female income
$90,444
Economics professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in economics professor positions over time. Currently, 30.5% of economics professors are female.
Economics professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2011 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2012 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2013 | 69.85% | 30.15% |
| 2014 | 68.89% | 31.11% |
| 2015 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2016 | 69.32% | 30.68% |
| 2017 | 69.83% | 30.17% |
| 2018 | 69.33% | 30.67% |
| 2019 | 68.97% | 31.03% |
| 2020 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2021 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
Economics professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared economics 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% |
| Economics Professor | 70% | 30% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Economics professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among economics professors is White, which makes up 62.7% of all economics professors. Comparatively, 17.0% of economics professors are Asian and 9.0% of economics professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.7%
- Asian, 17.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Economics professor race
| Economics professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Asian | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Economics professor race and ethnicity over time
See how economics professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Economics professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.10% | 6.39% | 14.93% | 7.12% |
| 2011 | 68.80% | 6.24% | 15.66% | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 68.39% | 6.53% | 15.53% | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 67.53% | 6.89% | 15.82% | 7.37% |
| 2014 | 67.62% | 6.52% | 15.49% | 7.76% |
| 2015 | 66.07% | 6.74% | 16.43% | 8.05% |
| 2016 | 66.56% | 6.67% | 16.16% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 65.64% | 6.42% | 17.33% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 67.42% | 6.15% | 15.65% | 8.19% |
| 2019 | 65.75% | 6.42% | 16.59% | 8.71% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 6.13% | 16.23% | 8.87% |
| 2021 | 62.68% | 6.25% | 17.03% | 8.99% |
Economics professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian economics professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american economics professors have the lowest average salary at $93,288.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,645 |
| White | $94,781 |
| Black or African American | $93,288 |
| Asian | $98,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,192 |
Average economics professor age
See how the average age of economics professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Economics 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 |
Economics professor age breakdown
The average age of economics professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the economics professor population.
Economics professor age breakdown
| Economics Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Economics professor educational attainment
The most common degree for economics professors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of economics professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 36%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Economics professors by degree level
| Economics professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Economics professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,556 |
| Doctorate Degree | $125,293 |
Economics professor employment statistics
Company size where economics professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where economics professors work.
Economics professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Economics professor jobs by company type
Employees with the economics professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most economics professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Economics professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 12% |
Economics professor turnover and employment statistics
Economics professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for economics professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economics professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Economics 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 economics professor tenure
The average economics professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 economics professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Economics professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Economics professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of economics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Economics Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar economics professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by economics professors
The most common foreign language among economics professors is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- French, 16.0%
- Chinese, 8.0%
- Mandarin, 8.0%
- Arabic, 8.0%
- Other, 8.0%
Economics professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| French | 16.0% |
| Chinese | 8.0% |
| Mandarin | 8.0% |
| Arabic | 8.0% |
| Other | 8.0% |
