Liberal arts teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Liberal arts teacher gender statistics
66.0% of liberal arts teachers are women and 34.0% of liberal arts teachers are men.
- Female, 66.0%
- Male, 34.0%
Liberal arts teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.0% |
| Male | 34.0% |
Liberal arts teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,387
Female income
$47,079
Liberal arts teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in liberal arts teacher positions over time. Currently, 66.0% of liberal arts teachers are female.
Liberal arts teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2011 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
| 2012 | 34.79% | 65.21% |
| 2013 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2014 | 33.38% | 66.62% |
| 2015 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2016 | 33.83% | 66.17% |
| 2017 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2018 | 33.84% | 66.16% |
| 2019 | 33.46% | 66.54% |
| 2020 | 32.88% | 67.12% |
| 2021 | 34.04% | 65.96% |
Liberal arts teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared liberal arts teachers 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% |
| Liberal Arts Teacher | 34% | 66% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Liberal arts teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among liberal arts teachers is White, which makes up 70.8% of all liberal arts teachers. Comparatively, 12.2% of liberal arts teachers are Asian and 7.2% of liberal arts teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Liberal arts teacher race
| Liberal arts teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Liberal arts teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how liberal arts teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Liberal arts teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 5.07% | 10.09% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 4.91% | 10.81% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 5.21% | 10.68% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 5.57% | 10.97% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 5.19% | 10.64% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.42% | 11.59% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 5.34% | 11.31% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 5.09% | 12.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 4.83% | 10.80% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 5.10% | 11.74% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 4.80% | 11.38% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 70.84% | 4.93% | 12.18% | 7.22% |
Liberal arts teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian liberal arts teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american liberal arts teachers have the lowest average salary at $47,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,222 |
| White | $48,263 |
| Black or African American | $47,857 |
| Asian | $49,202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,402 |
Average liberal arts teacher age
See how the average age of liberal arts teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Liberal arts teacher 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 |
Liberal arts teacher age breakdown
The average age of liberal arts teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the liberal arts teacher population.
Liberal arts teacher age breakdown
| Liberal Arts Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Liberal arts teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for liberal arts teachers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of liberal arts teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Liberal arts teachers by degree level
| Liberal arts teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Liberal arts teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,101 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,002 |
Liberal arts teacher employment statistics
Company size where liberal arts teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where liberal arts teachers work.
Liberal arts teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 54% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Liberal arts teacher turnover and employment statistics
Liberal arts teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for liberal arts teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Liberal arts teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Liberal arts teacher 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 liberal arts teacher tenure
The average liberal arts teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 liberal arts teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Liberal arts teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Liberal arts teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of liberal arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Liberal Arts Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar liberal arts teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by liberal arts teachers
The most common foreign language among liberal arts teachers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Navajo is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Navajo, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
Liberal arts teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Navajo | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |