History professor demographics and statistics in the US
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History professor gender statistics
31.6% of history professors are women and 68.4% of history professors are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
History professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
History professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,639
Female income
$80,107
History professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in history professor positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of history professors are female.
History professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.91% | 31.09% |
| 2011 | 69.37% | 30.63% |
| 2012 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2013 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
| 2014 | 67.74% | 32.26% |
| 2015 | 68.47% | 31.53% |
| 2016 | 68.17% | 31.83% |
| 2017 | 68.69% | 31.31% |
| 2018 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2019 | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| 2020 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2021 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
History professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared history 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% |
| History Professor | 68% | 32% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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History professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among history professors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all history professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of history professors are Asian and 10.0% of history professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
History professor race
| History professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
History professor race and ethnicity over time
See how history professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
History professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.83% | 7.18% | 9.23% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 72.52% | 7.03% | 9.96% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 7.33% | 9.83% | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 71.25% | 7.69% | 10.11% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | 71.34% | 7.31% | 9.78% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 69.79% | 7.53% | 10.73% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 70.28% | 7.46% | 10.45% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | 69.36% | 7.21% | 11.62% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 71.14% | 6.95% | 9.94% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 10.89% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 67.55% | 6.92% | 10.53% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 7.04% | 11.32% | 10.04% |
History professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian history professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american history professors have the lowest average salary at $83,371.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,930 |
| White | $85,104 |
| Black or African American | $83,371 |
| Asian | $89,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,701 |
Average history professor age
See how the average age of history professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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History 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 |
History professor age breakdown
The average age of history professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the history professor population.
History professor age breakdown
| History Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
History professor educational attainment
The most common degree for history professors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of history professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 39% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 39%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
History professors by degree level
| History professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 39% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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History professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,751 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,269 |
History professor employment statistics
Most history professors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where history professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where history professors work.
History professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
History professor jobs by company type
Employees with the history professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most history professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
History professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 90% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
History professor jobs by industry
The most common industries for history professors are education, government and manufacturing.
History professor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
History professor turnover and employment statistics
History professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for history professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
History professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | History 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 history professor tenure
The average history professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 270 history professors resumes in Zippia's database.
History professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
History professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of history 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 Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| History Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar history professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by history professors
The most common foreign language among history professors is Spanish at 27.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 13.9%.
- Spanish, 27.8%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 13.9%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Telugu, 2.8%
- Other, 33.2%
History professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.8% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 13.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Telugu | 2.8% |
| Other | 33.2% |
