Faculty member demographics and statistics in the US
Faculty member demographics research summary. Zippia estimates faculty member demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our faculty member estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about faculty members after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 323,605 faculty members currently employed in the United States.
- 49.0% of all faculty members are women, while 51.0% are men.
- The average faculty member age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of faculty members is White (65.0%), followed by Asian (12.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) and Black or African American (7.0%).
- Faculty members are most in-demand in York, PA.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for faculty members.
- Youngstown, OH pays an annual average wage of $130,070, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women faculty members earned 95% of what men earned.
- 16% of all faculty members are LGBT.
- Oregon is the best state for faculty members to live.
- Faculty members are 83% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Faculty member demographics by:
Faculty member gender statistics
49.0% of faculty members are women and 51.0% of faculty members are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Faculty member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Faculty member gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,209
Female income
$88,310
Faculty member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in faculty member positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of faculty members are female.
Faculty member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.63% | 48.37% |
| 2011 | 52.16% | 47.84% |
| 2012 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2013 | 51.40% | 48.60% |
| 2014 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
| 2015 | 51.11% | 48.89% |
| 2016 | 50.77% | 49.23% |
| 2017 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2018 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2019 | 50.36% | 49.64% |
| 2020 | 49.70% | 50.30% |
| 2021 | 51.01% | 48.99% |
Faculty member related jobs gender ratio
We compared faculty members 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 Member | 51% | 49% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Faculty member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among faculty members is White, which makes up 65.0% of all faculty members. Comparatively, 12.7% of faculty members are Asian and 10.0% of faculty members are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.0%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Faculty member race
| Faculty member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Faculty member race and ethnicity over time
See how faculty member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Faculty member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.46% | 7.17% | 10.62% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 71.15% | 7.02% | 11.35% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 70.74% | 7.32% | 11.22% | 8.16% |
| 2013 | 69.88% | 7.68% | 11.51% | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 69.97% | 7.30% | 11.18% | 8.80% |
| 2015 | 68.42% | 7.52% | 12.12% | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 68.91% | 7.45% | 11.85% | 8.98% |
| 2017 | 67.99% | 7.20% | 13.02% | 9.03% |
| 2018 | 69.78% | 6.94% | 11.34% | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 68.11% | 7.20% | 12.28% | 9.75% |
| 2020 | 66.19% | 6.91% | 11.92% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 65.03% | 7.03% | 12.71% | 10.03% |
Faculty member wage gap by race
According to our data, asian faculty members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american faculty members have the lowest average salary at $91,208.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,585 |
| White | $92,738 |
| Black or African American | $91,208 |
| Asian | $96,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,264 |
Average faculty member age
See how the average age of faculty members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Faculty member 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 |
Faculty member age breakdown
The average age of faculty members is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the faculty member population.
Faculty member age breakdown
| Faculty Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Faculty member educational attainment
The most common degree for faculty members is bachelor's degree, with 52% of faculty members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Faculty members by degree level
| Faculty member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Faculty member wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,938 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,303 |
Faculty member employment statistics
Most faculty members work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where faculty members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where faculty members work.
Faculty member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Faculty member jobs by company type
Employees with the faculty member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most faculty members prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Faculty member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 2% |
Faculty member jobs by industry
The most common industries for faculty members are education, health care and professional.
Faculty member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Faculty member turnover and employment statistics
Faculty member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for faculty members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Faculty member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Faculty member 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 faculty member tenure
The average faculty member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,207 faculty members resumes in Zippia's database.
Faculty member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Faculty member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of faculty members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Faculty Member | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar faculty member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by faculty members
The most common foreign language among faculty members is Spanish at 42.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 42.8%
- French, 12.6%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- Italian, 4.4%
- Arabic, 4.4%
- Other, 27.0%
Faculty member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.8% |
| French | 12.6% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| Italian | 4.4% |
| Arabic | 4.4% |
| Other | 27.0% |
