Government professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Government professor gender statistics
52.0% of government professors are women and 48.0% of government professors are men.
- Female, 52.0%
- Male, 48.0%
Government professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% |
| Male | 48.0% |
Government professor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$212,050
Female income
$193,102
Government professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in government professor positions over time. Currently, 52.0% of government professors are female.
Government professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.62% | 51.38% |
| 2011 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2012 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2013 | 48.39% | 51.61% |
| 2014 | 47.26% | 52.74% |
| 2015 | 48.10% | 51.90% |
| 2016 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2017 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
| 2018 | 47.78% | 52.22% |
| 2019 | 47.35% | 52.65% |
| 2020 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2021 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
Government professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared government 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% |
| Government Professor | 48% | 52% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Government professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among government professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all government professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of government professors are Asian and 7.2% of government 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%
Government professor race
| Government 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% |
Government professor race and ethnicity over time
See how government professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Government 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% |
Government professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian government professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american government professors have the lowest average salary at $204,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $209,633 |
| White | $210,202 |
| Black or African American | $204,228 |
| Asian | $224,566 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $212,146 |
Average government professor age
See how the average age of government professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Government 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 |
Government professor age breakdown
The average age of government professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the government professor population.
Government professor age breakdown
| Government Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Government professor educational attainment
The most common degree for government professors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of government professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 18%
- Associate, 5%
Government professors by degree level
| Government professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Government professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $222,596 |
| Doctorate Degree | $349,466 |
Government professor employment statistics
Company size where government professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where government professors work.
Government professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Government professor turnover and employment statistics
Government professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for government professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Government professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Government 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 government professor tenure
The average government professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 government professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Government professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Government professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of government 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 Instructor | 6.04% | 38,925 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Government Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar government professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Instructor | 6.04% | 38,925 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by government professors
- Hebrew, 100.0%
Government professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hebrew | 100.0% |