Engineering professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering professor gender statistics
15.1% of engineering professors are women and 84.9% of engineering professors are men.
- Male, 84.9%
- Female, 15.1%
Engineering professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.9% |
| Female | 15.1% |
Engineering professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,123
Female income
$46,332
Engineering professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering professor positions over time. Currently, 15.1% of engineering professors are female.
Engineering professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2013 | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2014 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2015 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2016 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2017 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 2018 | 84.82% | 15.18% |
| 2019 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2020 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 2021 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
Engineering professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering 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% |
| Engineering Professor | 85% | 15% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Engineering professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering professors is White, which makes up 64.2% of all engineering professors. Comparatively, 14.2% of engineering professors are Asian and 9.7% of engineering professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 14.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Engineering professor race
| Engineering professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Engineering professor race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.59% | 6.92% | 12.12% | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 70.28% | 6.77% | 12.85% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 69.87% | 7.06% | 12.72% | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 69.01% | 7.42% | 13.01% | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 69.10% | 7.05% | 12.68% | 8.46% |
| 2015 | 67.55% | 7.27% | 13.62% | 8.75% |
| 2016 | 68.04% | 7.20% | 13.35% | 8.65% |
| 2017 | 67.12% | 6.95% | 14.52% | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 68.91% | 6.68% | 12.84% | 8.89% |
| 2019 | 67.24% | 6.95% | 13.78% | 9.42% |
| 2020 | 65.32% | 6.66% | 13.42% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 64.16% | 6.78% | 14.22% | 9.69% |
Engineering professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engineering professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engineering professors have the lowest average salary at $47,981.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,767 |
| White | $48,854 |
| Black or African American | $47,981 |
| Asian | $50,906 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,154 |
Average engineering professor age
See how the average age of engineering professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering 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 |
Engineering professor age breakdown
The average age of engineering professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the engineering professor population.
Engineering professor age breakdown
| Engineering Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Engineering professor educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering professors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of engineering professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 34% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 34%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Engineering professors by degree level
| Engineering professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 34% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Engineering professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,684 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,107 |
Engineering professor employment statistics
Most engineering professors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where engineering professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering professors work.
Engineering professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 46% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Engineering professor jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Engineering professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 3% |
Engineering professor jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering professors are education, non profits and government.
Engineering professor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Engineering professor turnover and employment statistics
Engineering professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering 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 engineering professor tenure
The average engineering professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 160 engineering professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Engineering professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Dance Teacher | 9.70% | 71,355 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Engineering Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar engineering professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Dance Teacher | 9.70% | 71,355 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering professors
The most common foreign language among engineering professors is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Bulgarian, 5.0%
- Turkish, 5.0%
- Czech, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Engineering professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Bulgarian | 5.0% |
| Turkish | 5.0% |
| Czech | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
