Mathematics faculty member demographics and statistics in the US
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Mathematics faculty member gender statistics
41.0% of mathematics faculty members are women and 59.0% of mathematics faculty members are men.
- Male, 59.0%
- Female, 41.0%
Mathematics faculty member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.0% |
| Female | 41.0% |
Mathematics faculty member gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,083
Female income
$55,601
Mathematics faculty member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mathematics faculty member positions over time. Currently, 41.0% of mathematics faculty members are female.
Mathematics faculty member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.62% | 40.38% |
| 2011 | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 2012 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2013 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| 2014 | 58.30% | 41.70% |
| 2015 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2016 | 58.79% | 41.21% |
| 2017 | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| 2018 | 58.80% | 41.20% |
| 2019 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2020 | 57.75% | 42.25% |
| 2021 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
Mathematics faculty member related jobs gender ratio
We compared mathematics faculty members 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% |
| Mathematics Faculty Member | 59% | 41% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Mathematics faculty member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mathematics faculty members is White, which makes up 62.1% of all mathematics faculty members. Comparatively, 17.6% of mathematics faculty members are Asian and 9.0% of mathematics faculty members are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Asian, 17.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Mathematics faculty member race
| Mathematics faculty member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Mathematics faculty member race and ethnicity over time
See how mathematics faculty member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mathematics faculty member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.55% | 6.37% | 15.55% | 7.09% |
| 2011 | 68.25% | 6.21% | 16.28% | 6.84% |
| 2012 | 67.84% | 6.51% | 16.15% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 66.97% | 6.87% | 16.44% | 7.34% |
| 2014 | 67.06% | 6.49% | 16.11% | 7.72% |
| 2015 | 65.51% | 6.72% | 17.05% | 8.01% |
| 2016 | 66.00% | 6.64% | 16.78% | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 65.08% | 6.39% | 17.94% | 7.96% |
| 2018 | 66.87% | 6.13% | 16.27% | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 65.20% | 6.40% | 17.21% | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 63.28% | 6.10% | 16.85% | 8.83% |
| 2021 | 62.12% | 6.23% | 17.64% | 8.95% |
Mathematics faculty member wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mathematics faculty members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mathematics faculty members have the lowest average salary at $56,483.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,895 |
| White | $56,943 |
| Black or African American | $56,483 |
| Asian | $58,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,104 |
Average mathematics faculty member age
See how the average age of mathematics faculty members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mathematics faculty member 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 |
Mathematics faculty member age breakdown
The average age of mathematics faculty members is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the mathematics faculty member population.
Mathematics faculty member age breakdown
| Mathematics Faculty Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Mathematics faculty member educational attainment
The most common degree for mathematics faculty members is bachelor's degree, with 60% of mathematics faculty members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Mathematics faculty members by degree level
| Mathematics faculty member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Mathematics faculty member wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,897 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,667 |
Mathematics faculty member employment statistics
Company size where mathematics faculty members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mathematics faculty members work.
Mathematics faculty member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Mathematics faculty member jobs by company type
Employees with the mathematics faculty member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mathematics faculty members prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Mathematics faculty member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 2% |
Mathematics faculty member turnover and employment statistics
Mathematics faculty member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mathematics faculty members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mathematics faculty member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mathematics faculty member 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 mathematics faculty member tenure
The average mathematics faculty member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 mathematics faculty members resumes in Zippia's database.
Mathematics faculty member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Mathematics faculty member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mathematics faculty members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Art Teacher | 9.52% | 69,820 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Mathematics Faculty Member | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar mathematics faculty member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Art Teacher | 9.52% | 69,820 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by mathematics faculty members
The most common foreign language among mathematics faculty members is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 25.0% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Romanian, 8.3%
- Dakota, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Mathematics faculty member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Romanian | 8.3% |
| Dakota | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |
