Health professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Health professor gender statistics
64.0% of health professors are women and 36.0% of health professors are men.
- Female, 64.0%
- Male, 36.0%
Health professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.0% |
| Male | 36.0% |
Health professor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,221
Female income
$78,471
Health professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health professor positions over time. Currently, 64.0% of health professors are female.
Health professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2011 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2012 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
| 2013 | 36.32% | 63.68% |
| 2014 | 35.28% | 64.72% |
| 2015 | 36.05% | 63.95% |
| 2016 | 35.74% | 64.26% |
| 2017 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2018 | 35.75% | 64.25% |
| 2019 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
| 2020 | 34.76% | 65.24% |
| 2021 | 35.96% | 64.04% |
Health professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared health 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% |
| Health Professor | 36% | 64% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Health professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health professors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all health professors. Comparatively, 11.2% of health professors are Asian and 10.3% of health professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Health professor race
| Health professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Health professor race and ethnicity over time
See how health professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.34% | 7.41% | 9.14% | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 72.04% | 7.26% | 9.86% | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 71.63% | 7.56% | 9.73% | 8.48% |
| 2013 | 70.77% | 7.92% | 10.02% | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 70.86% | 7.54% | 9.69% | 9.12% |
| 2015 | 69.31% | 7.76% | 10.64% | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 69.80% | 7.69% | 10.36% | 9.30% |
| 2017 | 68.88% | 7.44% | 11.53% | 9.35% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 7.18% | 9.85% | 9.55% |
| 2019 | 68.99% | 7.44% | 10.79% | 10.07% |
| 2020 | 67.07% | 7.15% | 10.43% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 65.92% | 7.27% | 11.23% | 10.35% |
Health professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health professors have the lowest average salary at $82,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,351 |
| White | $84,564 |
| Black or African American | $82,441 |
| Asian | $89,615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,298 |
Average health professor age
See how the average age of health professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Health 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 |
Health professor age breakdown
The average age of health professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the health professor population.
Health professor age breakdown
| Health Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Health professor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Health professors by degree level
| Health professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Health professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,065 |
| Doctorate Degree | $132,326 |
Health professor employment statistics
Company size where health professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health professors work.
Health professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Health professor turnover and employment statistics
Health professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health 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 health professor tenure
The average health professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 health professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Health professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Health professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health 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 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Health Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar health professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by health professors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Health professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |