Fellow demographics and statistics in the US
Fellow demographics research summary. Zippia estimates fellow demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our fellow estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about fellows after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 13,273 fellows currently employed in the United States.
- 53.8% of all fellows are women, while 46.2% are men.
- The average fellow age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of fellows is White (53.3%), followed by Asian (26.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.6%) and Black or African American (6.4%).
- Fellows are most in-demand in Washington, DC.
- The professional industry is the highest-paying for fellows.
- 8% of all fellows are LGBT.
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Fellow demographics by:
Fellow gender statistics
53.8% of fellows are women and 46.2% of fellows are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Fellow gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Fellow gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,810
Female income
$65,079
Fellow gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fellow positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of fellows are female.
Fellow gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2011 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
| 2012 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
| 2013 | 48.55% | 51.45% |
| 2014 | 49.59% | 50.41% |
| 2015 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2016 | 45.86% | 54.14% |
| 2017 | 48.24% | 51.76% |
| 2018 | 46.86% | 53.14% |
| 2019 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2020 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2021 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
Fellow related jobs gender ratio
We compared fellows with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Fellow | 46% | 54% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Fellow demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fellows is White, which makes up 53.3% of all fellows. Comparatively, 26.4% of fellows are Asian and 9.6% of fellows are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.3%
- Asian, 26.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Fellow race
| Fellow race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Asian | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Fellow race and ethnicity over time
See how fellow racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fellow race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.58% | 5.25% | 28.91% | 6.70% |
| 2011 | 55.33% | 5.67% | 29.39% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 56.15% | 5.46% | 28.55% | 7.10% |
| 2013 | 56.74% | 5.56% | 27.16% | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 56.42% | 5.90% | 27.76% | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 56.54% | 5.34% | 28.55% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 55.90% | 5.14% | 27.35% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | 56.04% | 6.00% | 26.85% | 7.92% |
| 2018 | 55.15% | 5.75% | 27.71% | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 56.53% | 5.40% | 26.91% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 54.67% | 5.02% | 27.20% | 9.33% |
| 2021 | 53.34% | 6.40% | 26.36% | 9.64% |
Fellow wage gap by race
According to our data, white fellows have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fellows have the lowest average salary at $63,180.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,569 |
| White | $65,896 |
| Black or African American | $64,823 |
| Asian | $65,617 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,180 |
Average fellow age
See how the average age of fellows varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fellow age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36 |
Fellow age breakdown
The average age of fellows is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the fellow population.
Fellow age breakdown
| Fellow Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Fellow educational attainment
The most common degree for fellows is bachelor's degree, with 64% of fellows earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fellows by degree level
| Fellow degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fellow wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fellows with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,561 annually. With a Master's degree, fellows earn a median annual income of $64,434 compared to $63,216 for fellows with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,434 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,216 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,561 |
Fellow employment statistics
Most fellows work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where fellows work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fellows work.
Fellow jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Fellow jobs by company type
Employees with the fellow job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fellows prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Fellow jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 6% |
Fellow jobs by industry
The most common industries for fellows are education, health care and non profits.
Fellow industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Health Care | 30% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fellow turnover and employment statistics
Fellow unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fellows between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fellow unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fellow unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 2.82% |
| 2014 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average fellow tenure
The average fellow stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28,373 fellows resumes in Zippia's database.
Fellow tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Fellow LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fellows 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Forester | 8.40% | 63,379 |
| Fellow | 8.45% | - |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
| Seafood Technology Specialist | 19.06% | 62,982 |
Similar fellow jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Management Forester | 8.40% | 63,379 |
| Senior Microbiologist | 9.74% | 12,133 |
| Seafood Technology Specialist | 19.06% | 62,982 |
Foreign languages spoken by fellows
The most common foreign language among fellows is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.9% and German is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- French, 15.9%
- German, 5.4%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Arabic, 4.2%
- Other, 26.7%
Fellow languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| French | 15.9% |
| German | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Arabic | 4.2% |
| Other | 26.7% |
