Journalism teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Journalism teacher gender statistics
69.7% of journalism teachers are women and 30.3% of journalism teachers are men.
- Female, 69.7%
- Male, 30.3%
Journalism teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.7% |
| Male | 30.3% |
Journalism teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,153
Female income
$48,506
Journalism teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journalism teacher positions over time. Currently, 69.7% of journalism teachers are female.
Journalism teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.26% | 70.74% |
| 2011 | 29.50% | 70.50% |
| 2012 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2013 | 29.39% | 70.61% |
| 2014 | 29.36% | 70.64% |
| 2015 | 29.24% | 70.76% |
| 2016 | 29.47% | 70.53% |
| 2017 | 29.74% | 70.26% |
| 2018 | 29.14% | 70.86% |
| 2019 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2020 | 30.71% | 69.29% |
| 2021 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
Journalism teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared journalism teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Journalism Teacher | 30% | 70% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Journalism teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among journalism teachers is White, which makes up 72.5% of all journalism teachers. Comparatively, 11.6% of journalism teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of journalism teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Journalism teacher race
| Journalism teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Journalism teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how journalism teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Journalism teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.64% | 8.75% | 2.70% | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 76.31% | 8.81% | 2.89% | 9.80% |
| 2012 | 75.93% | 8.55% | 2.96% | 10.26% |
| 2013 | 76.29% | 8.42% | 2.97% | 10.28% |
| 2014 | 75.47% | 9.02% | 3.00% | 10.54% |
| 2015 | 75.06% | 8.52% | 3.55% | 10.52% |
| 2016 | 75.34% | 8.23% | 2.92% | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 76.14% | 7.52% | 3.08% | 10.91% |
| 2018 | 75.09% | 7.74% | 3.73% | 11.02% |
| 2019 | 76.39% | 7.55% | 3.30% | 10.62% |
| 2020 | 73.95% | 7.32% | 3.32% | 10.98% |
| 2021 | 72.46% | 7.95% | 3.57% | 11.60% |
Journalism teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian journalism teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american journalism teachers have the lowest average salary at $49,584.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,012 |
| White | $50,470 |
| Black or African American | $49,584 |
| Asian | $58,043 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,111 |
Average journalism teacher age
See how the average age of journalism teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Journalism teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Journalism teacher age breakdown
The average age of journalism teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the journalism teacher population.
Journalism teacher age breakdown
| Journalism Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Journalism teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for journalism teachers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of journalism teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 3%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Journalism teachers by degree level
| Journalism teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Journalism teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, journalism teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,759 annually. With a Master's degree, journalism teachers earn a median annual income of $68,757 compared to $54,595 for journalism teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,757 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,595 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,759 |
Journalism teacher employment statistics
Most journalism teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where journalism teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where journalism teachers work.
Journalism teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Journalism teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the journalism teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most journalism teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Journalism teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 3% |
Journalism teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for journalism teachers are education, media and government.
Journalism teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Journalism teacher turnover and employment statistics
Journalism teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for journalism teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Journalism teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Journalism teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average journalism teacher tenure
The average journalism teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 494 journalism teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Journalism teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Journalism teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of journalism teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher | 5.04% | 55,663 |
| BD Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 63,237 |
| Career Orientation Teacher | 8.89% | 54,467 |
| Journalism Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar journalism teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher | 5.04% | 55,663 |
| BD Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 63,237 |
| Career Orientation Teacher | 8.89% | 54,467 |
Foreign languages spoken by journalism teachers
The most common foreign language among journalism teachers is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 15.6%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Other, 18.7%
Journalism teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Other | 18.7% |
