Environmental science professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental science professor gender statistics
40.0% of environmental science professors are women and 60.0% of environmental science professors are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Environmental science professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Environmental science professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,851
Female income
$56,654
Environmental science professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental science professor positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of environmental science professors are female.
Environmental science 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% |
Environmental science professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental science 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% |
| Environmental Science 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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Environmental science professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental science professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all environmental science professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of environmental science professors are Asian and 7.2% of environmental science 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%
Environmental science professor race
| Environmental science 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% |
Environmental science professor race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental science professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental science 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% |
Environmental science professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian environmental science professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american environmental science professors have the lowest average salary at $57,959.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,577 |
| White | $58,642 |
| Black or African American | $57,959 |
| Asian | $60,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,862 |
Average environmental science professor age
See how the average age of environmental science professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental science 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 |
Environmental science professor age breakdown
The average age of environmental science professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the environmental science professor population.
Environmental science professor age breakdown
| Environmental Science Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Environmental science professor educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental science professors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of environmental science professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 31%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Environmental science professors by degree level
| Environmental science professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Environmental science professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,023 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,099 |
Environmental science professor employment statistics
Company size where environmental science professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental science professors work.
Environmental science professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Environmental science professor turnover and employment statistics
Environmental science professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental science professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental science professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental science 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 environmental science professor tenure
The average environmental science professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 environmental science professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental science professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Environmental science professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Mentor Teacher | 9.52% | 68,887 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Environmental Science Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar environmental science professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Mentor Teacher | 9.52% | 68,887 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental science professors
The most common foreign language among environmental science professors is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Environmental science professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |