Faculty assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Faculty assistant gender statistics
59.0% of faculty assistants are women and 41.0% of faculty assistants are men.
- Female, 59.0%
- Male, 41.0%
Faculty assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% |
| Male | 41.0% |
Faculty assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,219
Female income
$69,884
Faculty assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in faculty assistant positions over time. Currently, 59.0% of faculty assistants are female.
Faculty assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2011 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2012 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2013 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2014 | 81.69% | 18.31% |
| 2015 | 82.19% | 17.81% |
| 2016 | 81.99% | 18.01% |
| 2017 | 82.34% | 17.66% |
| 2018 | 38.74% | 61.26% |
| 2019 | 40.38% | 59.62% |
| 2020 | 40.44% | 59.56% |
| 2021 | 41.00% | 59.00% |
Faculty assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared faculty assistants 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% |
| Faculty Assistant | 41% | 59% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Faculty assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among faculty assistants is White, which makes up 55.0% of all faculty assistants. Comparatively, 18.5% of faculty assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of faculty assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Faculty assistant race
| Faculty assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Faculty assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how faculty assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Faculty assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.84% | 6.98% | 12.73% | 7.90% |
| 2011 | 69.53% | 6.83% | 13.46% | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 69.12% | 7.12% | 13.33% | 7.90% |
| 2013 | 68.26% | 7.48% | 13.62% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 68.35% | 7.10% | 13.29% | 8.54% |
| 2015 | 66.80% | 7.33% | 14.23% | 8.83% |
| 2016 | 67.29% | 7.26% | 13.96% | 8.72% |
| 2017 | 66.37% | 7.00% | 15.13% | 8.77% |
| 2018 | 58.27% | 11.97% | 8.72% | 17.57% |
| 2019 | 58.96% | 11.13% | 8.81% | 17.50% |
| 2020 | 56.29% | 11.39% | 9.21% | 17.83% |
| 2021 | 55.05% | 11.64% | 9.10% | 18.47% |
Faculty assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian faculty assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White faculty assistants have the lowest average salary at $73,820.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,467 |
| White | $73,820 |
| Black or African American | $80,476 |
| Asian | $82,358 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,262 |
Average faculty assistant age
See how the average age of faculty assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Faculty assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Faculty assistant age breakdown
The average age of faculty assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the faculty assistant population.
Faculty assistant age breakdown
| Faculty Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Faculty assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for faculty assistants is bachelor's degree, with 64% of faculty assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Faculty assistants by degree level
| Faculty assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Faculty assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, faculty assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,342 annually. With a Master's degree, faculty assistants earn a median annual income of $82,593 compared to $73,217 for faculty assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,593 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,940 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,217 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,253 |
Faculty assistant employment statistics
Most faculty assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where faculty assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where faculty assistants work.
Faculty assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Faculty assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the faculty assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most faculty assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Faculty assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 1% |
Faculty assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for faculty assistants are education, health care and professional.
Faculty assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Faculty assistant turnover and employment statistics
Faculty assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for faculty assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Faculty assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Faculty assistant 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 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average faculty assistant tenure
The average faculty assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,106 faculty assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Faculty assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Faculty assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of faculty assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.14% | - |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Learning Support Teacher | 11.12% | 120,054 |
| Environmental Conservation Professor | 12.94% | 27,738 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar faculty assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Learning Support Teacher | 11.12% | 120,054 |
| Environmental Conservation Professor | 12.94% | 27,738 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by faculty assistants
The most common foreign language among faculty assistants is Spanish at 36.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 36.6%
- French, 13.1%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Mandarin, 6.3%
- Japanese, 5.8%
- Other, 31.9%
Faculty assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.6% |
| French | 13.1% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 5.8% |
| Other | 31.9% |
