Humanities professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Humanities professor gender statistics
54.7% of humanities professors are women and 45.3% of humanities professors are men.
- Female, 54.7%
- Male, 45.3%
Humanities professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% |
| Male | 45.3% |
Humanities professor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,603
Female income
$76,515
Humanities professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in humanities professor positions over time. Currently, 54.7% of humanities professors are female.
Humanities professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.93% | 54.07% |
| 2011 | 46.46% | 53.54% |
| 2012 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2013 | 45.70% | 54.30% |
| 2014 | 44.58% | 55.42% |
| 2015 | 45.42% | 54.58% |
| 2016 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
| 2017 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2018 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2019 | 44.67% | 55.33% |
| 2020 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 2021 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
Humanities professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared humanities 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% |
| Humanities Professor | 45% | 55% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Humanities professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among humanities professors is White, which makes up 66.3% of all humanities professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of humanities professors are Asian and 10.1% of humanities professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Humanities professor race
| Humanities professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Humanities professor race and ethnicity over time
See how humanities professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Humanities professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.71% | 7.24% | 9.21% | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 72.40% | 7.09% | 9.93% | 8.01% |
| 2012 | 71.99% | 7.38% | 9.80% | 8.25% |
| 2013 | 71.13% | 7.74% | 10.09% | 8.50% |
| 2014 | 71.22% | 7.37% | 9.76% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 69.67% | 7.59% | 10.71% | 9.18% |
| 2016 | 70.16% | 7.52% | 10.43% | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 69.24% | 7.27% | 11.60% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 71.02% | 7.00% | 9.92% | 9.32% |
| 2019 | 69.36% | 7.27% | 10.86% | 9.84% |
| 2020 | 67.43% | 6.98% | 10.50% | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 66.28% | 7.10% | 11.30% | 10.12% |
Humanities professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian humanities professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american humanities professors have the lowest average salary at $78,936.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,090 |
| White | $80,211 |
| Black or African American | $78,936 |
| Asian | $83,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,623 |
Average humanities professor age
See how the average age of humanities professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Humanities 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 |
Humanities professor age breakdown
The average age of humanities professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the humanities professor population.
Humanities professor age breakdown
| Humanities Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Humanities professor educational attainment
The most common degree for humanities professors is bachelor's degree, with 43% of humanities professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 37% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 37%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Humanities professors by degree level
| Humanities professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 37% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Humanities professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,807 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,407 |
Humanities professor employment statistics
Company size where humanities professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where humanities professors work.
Humanities professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Humanities professor jobs by industry
The most common industries for humanities professors are education, media and non profits.
Humanities professor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Humanities professor turnover and employment statistics
Humanities professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for humanities professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Humanities professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Humanities 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 humanities professor tenure
The average humanities professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 humanities professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Humanities professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Humanities professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of humanities 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 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 9.52% | 69,661 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Humanities Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar humanities professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 9.52% | 69,661 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by humanities professors
The most common foreign language among humanities professors is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 14.2%
Humanities professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.2% |
