Mathematical sciences professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Mathematical sciences professor gender statistics
40.0% of mathematical sciences professors are women and 60.0% of mathematical sciences professors are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Mathematical sciences professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Mathematical sciences professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,137
Female income
$78,522
Mathematical sciences professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mathematical sciences professor positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of mathematical sciences professors are female.
Mathematical sciences professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2011 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2012 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2013 | 60.38% | 39.62% |
| 2014 | 59.29% | 40.71% |
| 2015 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2016 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2017 | 60.35% | 39.65% |
| 2018 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2019 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2020 | 58.74% | 41.26% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Mathematical sciences professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mathematical sciences 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% |
| Mathematical Sciences Professor | 60% | 40% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Mathematical sciences professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mathematical sciences professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all mathematical sciences professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of mathematical sciences professors are Asian and 7.2% of mathematical sciences professors 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%
Mathematical sciences professor race
| Mathematical sciences professor 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% |
Mathematical sciences professor race and ethnicity over time
See how mathematical sciences professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mathematical sciences professor 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% |
Mathematical sciences professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mathematical sciences professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mathematical sciences professors have the lowest average salary at $81,250.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,544 |
| White | $82,695 |
| Black or African American | $81,250 |
| Asian | $86,072 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,202 |
Average mathematical sciences professor age
See how the average age of mathematical sciences professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mathematical sciences 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 |
Mathematical sciences professor age breakdown
The average age of mathematical sciences professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the mathematical sciences professor population.
Mathematical sciences professor age breakdown
| Mathematical Sciences Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Mathematical sciences professor educational attainment
The most common degree for mathematical sciences professors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of mathematical sciences professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Mathematical sciences professors by degree level
| Mathematical sciences professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Mathematical sciences professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,731 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,681 |
Mathematical sciences professor employment statistics
Company size where mathematical sciences professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mathematical sciences professors work.
Mathematical sciences professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 56% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Mathematical sciences professor turnover and employment statistics
Mathematical sciences professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mathematical sciences professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mathematical sciences professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mathematical sciences 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 mathematical sciences professor tenure
The average mathematical sciences professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 mathematical sciences professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mathematical sciences professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Mathematical sciences professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mathematical sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Piano Instructor | 9.70% | 24,512 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Mathematical Sciences Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar mathematical sciences professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Piano Instructor | 9.70% | 24,512 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by mathematical sciences professors
The most common foreign language among mathematical sciences professors is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Mathematical sciences professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |