Foreign language professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Foreign language professor gender statistics
57.9% of foreign language professors are women and 42.1% of foreign language professors are men.
- Female, 57.9%
- Male, 42.1%
Foreign language professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% |
| Male | 42.1% |
Foreign language professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,470
Female income
$30,345
Foreign language professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foreign language professor positions over time. Currently, 57.9% of foreign language professors are female.
Foreign language professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
| 2011 | 43.24% | 56.76% |
| 2012 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2013 | 42.49% | 57.51% |
| 2014 | 41.39% | 58.61% |
| 2015 | 42.21% | 57.79% |
| 2016 | 41.88% | 58.12% |
| 2017 | 42.46% | 57.54% |
| 2018 | 41.89% | 58.11% |
| 2019 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2020 | 40.84% | 59.16% |
| 2021 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
Foreign language professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared foreign language 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% |
| Foreign Language Professor | 42% | 58% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Foreign language professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foreign language professors is White, which makes up 66.2% of all foreign language professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of foreign language professors are Asian and 10.2% of foreign language professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Foreign language professor race
| Foreign language professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Foreign language professor race and ethnicity over time
See how foreign language professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foreign language professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.59% | 7.30% | 9.18% | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 7.14% | 9.91% | 8.08% |
| 2012 | 71.88% | 7.44% | 9.78% | 8.32% |
| 2013 | 71.02% | 7.80% | 10.07% | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 71.11% | 7.42% | 9.74% | 8.96% |
| 2015 | 69.56% | 7.65% | 10.68% | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 70.05% | 7.57% | 10.41% | 9.14% |
| 2017 | 69.13% | 7.32% | 11.58% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 70.91% | 7.06% | 9.90% | 9.39% |
| 2019 | 69.24% | 7.33% | 10.84% | 9.91% |
| 2020 | 67.32% | 7.03% | 10.48% | 10.07% |
| 2021 | 66.17% | 7.15% | 11.28% | 10.19% |
Foreign language professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian foreign language professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american foreign language professors have the lowest average salary at $31,013.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,327 |
| White | $31,363 |
| Black or African American | $31,013 |
| Asian | $32,174 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,486 |
Average foreign language professor age
See how the average age of foreign language professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Foreign language 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 |
Foreign language professor age breakdown
The average age of foreign language professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the foreign language professor population.
Foreign language professor age breakdown
| Foreign Language Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Foreign language professor educational attainment
The most common degree for foreign language professors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of foreign language professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Foreign language professors by degree level
| Foreign language professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Foreign language professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,093 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,203 |
Foreign language professor employment statistics
Most foreign language professors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where foreign language professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foreign language professors work.
Foreign language professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Foreign language professor jobs by company type
Employees with the foreign language professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most foreign language professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Foreign language professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 3% |
Foreign language professor jobs by industry
The most common industries for foreign language professors are education, non profits and professional.
Foreign language professor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Foreign language professor turnover and employment statistics
Foreign language professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foreign language professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foreign language professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foreign language 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 foreign language professor tenure
The average foreign language professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 226 foreign language professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Foreign language professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Foreign language professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foreign language 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Floater Teacher | 9.52% | 78,131 |
| GED Instructor | 9.70% | 25,270 |
| Special Education Teacher | 11.12% | 67,699 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Foreign Language Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar foreign language professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| Floater Teacher | 9.52% | 78,131 |
| GED Instructor | 9.70% | 25,270 |
| Special Education Teacher | 11.12% | 67,699 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by foreign language professors
The most common foreign language among foreign language professors is Spanish at 30.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and German is the third-most popular at 12.2%.
- Spanish, 30.9%
- French, 13.0%
- German, 12.2%
- Italian, 6.5%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Other, 31.7%
Foreign language professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.9% |
| French | 13.0% |
| German | 12.2% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| Mandarin | 5.7% |
| Other | 31.7% |
