Journalism instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Journalism instructor gender statistics
51.1% of journalism instructors are women and 48.9% of journalism instructors are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Journalism instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Journalism instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,518
Female income
$44,676
Journalism instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journalism instructor positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of journalism instructors are female.
Journalism instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.49% | 50.51% |
| 2011 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2012 | 49.70% | 50.30% |
| 2013 | 49.25% | 50.75% |
| 2014 | 48.13% | 51.87% |
| 2015 | 48.97% | 51.03% |
| 2016 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2017 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2018 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2019 | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 2020 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2021 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
Journalism instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared journalism instructors 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% |
| Journalism Instructor | 49% | 51% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Journalism instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among journalism instructors is White, which makes up 66.0% of all journalism instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of journalism instructors are Asian and 10.3% of journalism instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.0%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Journalism instructor race
| Journalism instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Journalism instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how journalism instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Journalism instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.43% | 7.37% | 9.15% | 8.43% |
| 2011 | 72.12% | 7.22% | 9.88% | 8.18% |
| 2012 | 71.72% | 7.52% | 9.75% | 8.43% |
| 2013 | 70.85% | 7.88% | 10.04% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 70.94% | 7.50% | 9.71% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 69.39% | 7.72% | 10.65% | 9.35% |
| 2016 | 69.88% | 7.65% | 10.38% | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 68.96% | 7.40% | 11.54% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 7.14% | 9.87% | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 69.08% | 7.40% | 10.81% | 10.02% |
| 2020 | 67.16% | 7.11% | 10.45% | 10.17% |
| 2021 | 66.00% | 7.23% | 11.24% | 10.29% |
Journalism instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian journalism instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american journalism instructors have the lowest average salary at $45,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,289 |
| White | $46,343 |
| Black or African American | $45,770 |
| Asian | $47,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,527 |
Average journalism instructor age
See how the average age of journalism instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Journalism instructor 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 |
Journalism instructor age breakdown
The average age of journalism instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the journalism instructor population.
Journalism instructor age breakdown
| Journalism Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Journalism instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for journalism instructors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of journalism instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Journalism instructors by degree level
| Journalism instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Journalism instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,503 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,713 |
Journalism instructor employment statistics
Most journalism instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where journalism instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where journalism instructors work.
Journalism instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Journalism instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the journalism instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most journalism instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Journalism instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 3% |
Journalism instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for journalism instructors are education, media and professional.
Journalism instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Media | 6% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Journalism instructor turnover and employment statistics
Journalism instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for journalism instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Journalism instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Journalism instructor 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 journalism instructor tenure
The average journalism instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 286 journalism instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Journalism instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Journalism instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of journalism instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Journalism Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar journalism instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by journalism instructors
The most common foreign language among journalism instructors is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 9.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- Afrikaans, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
Journalism instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| Afrikaans | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |