Electrical engineering professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical engineering professor gender statistics
13.4% of electrical engineering professors are women and 86.6% of electrical engineering professors are men.
- Male, 86.6%
- Female, 13.4%
Electrical engineering professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.6% |
| Female | 13.4% |
Electrical engineering professor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,432
Female income
$85,771
Electrical engineering professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical engineering professor positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of electrical engineering professors are female.
Electrical engineering professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| 2011 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2012 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2013 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 2014 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2015 | 76.84% | 23.16% |
| 2016 | 77.25% | 22.75% |
| 2017 | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2018 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2019 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2020 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2021 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
Electrical engineering professor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Professor | 87% | 13% |
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Electrical engineering professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical engineering professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all electrical engineering professors. Comparatively, 10.4% of electrical engineering professors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of electrical engineering professors are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Electrical engineering professor race
| Electrical engineering professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Electrical engineering professor race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical engineering professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical engineering professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Electrical engineering professor wage gap by race
According to our data, white electrical engineering professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electrical engineering professors have the lowest average salary at $86,532.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,721 |
| White | $88,689 |
| Black or African American | $86,532 |
| Asian | $87,846 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,388 |
Average electrical engineering professor age
See how the average age of electrical engineering professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical engineering professor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Electrical engineering professor age breakdown
The average age of electrical engineering professors is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the electrical engineering professor population.
Electrical engineering professor age breakdown
| Electrical Engineering Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Electrical engineering professor educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical engineering professors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of electrical engineering professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Electrical engineering professors by degree level
| Electrical engineering professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Electrical engineering professor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical engineering professors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $87,852 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electrical engineering professors earn a median annual income of $87,278 compared to $86,209 for electrical engineering professors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,209 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,278 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,852 |
Electrical engineering professor employment statistics
Company size where electrical engineering professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical engineering professors work.
Electrical engineering professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Electrical engineering professor jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical engineering professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical engineering professors prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Electrical engineering professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
Electrical engineering professor turnover and employment statistics
Electrical engineering professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical engineering professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical engineering professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical engineering professor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average electrical engineering professor tenure
The average electrical engineering professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 electrical engineering professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical engineering professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Electrical engineering professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Rodman | 4.94% | 63,560 |
| Drafting Engineer | 5.61% | 8,823 |
| Civil Drafter | 5.82% | 9,120 |
| Photonics Technician | 6.29% | 9,424 |
| Electrical Engineering Professor | 8.40% | - |
Similar electrical engineering professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Rodman | 4.94% | 63,560 |
| Drafting Engineer | 5.61% | 8,823 |
| Civil Drafter | 5.82% | 9,120 |
| Photonics Technician | 6.29% | 9,424 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical engineering professors
The most common foreign language among electrical engineering professors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 20.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Czech, 20.0%
- Hindi, 20.0%
Electrical engineering professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Czech | 20.0% |
| Hindi | 20.0% |