Food science professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Food science professor gender statistics
66.7% of food science professors are women and 33.3% of food science professors are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Food science professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Food science professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,491
Female income
$64,092
Food science professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food science professor positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of food science professors are female.
Food science professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.89% | 66.11% |
| 2011 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2012 | 34.08% | 65.92% |
| 2013 | 33.68% | 66.32% |
| 2014 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2015 | 33.43% | 66.57% |
| 2016 | 33.13% | 66.87% |
| 2017 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2018 | 33.14% | 66.86% |
| 2019 | 32.76% | 67.24% |
| 2020 | 32.18% | 67.82% |
| 2021 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Food science professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared food 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% |
| Food Science Professor | 33% | 67% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Food science professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food science professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all food science professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of food science professors are Asian and 7.2% of food 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%
Food science professor race
| Food 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% |
Food science professor race and ethnicity over time
See how food science professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food 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% |
Food science professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian food science professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food science professors have the lowest average salary at $66,690.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,937 |
| White | $68,067 |
| Black or African American | $66,690 |
| Asian | $71,335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,513 |
Average food science professor age
See how the average age of food science professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food 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 |
Food science professor age breakdown
The average age of food science professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the food science professor population.
Food science professor age breakdown
| Food Science Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Food science professor educational attainment
The most common degree for food science professors is doctoral degree, with 28% of food science professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 28%.
- Doctorate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Master's, 28%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Food science professors by degree level
| Food science professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Food science professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,890 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,615 |
Food science professor turnover and employment statistics
Food science professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food science professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food science professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food 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 food science professor tenure
The average food science professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 food science professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Food science professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Food science professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Food Science Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar food science professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by food science professors
The most common foreign language among food science professors is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Food science professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |