Mechanical engineering professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical engineering professor gender statistics
14.1% of mechanical engineering professors are women and 85.9% of mechanical engineering professors are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Mechanical engineering professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Mechanical engineering professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,726
Female income
$45,867
Mechanical engineering professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical engineering professor positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of mechanical engineering professors are female.
Mechanical engineering professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2011 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2012 | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| 2013 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2014 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2015 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2017 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2018 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2019 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2020 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2021 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
Mechanical engineering professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mechanical engineering 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% |
| Mechanical Engineering Professor | 86% | 14% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Mechanical engineering professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical engineering professors is White, which makes up 62.2% of all mechanical engineering professors. Comparatively, 17.6% of mechanical engineering professors are Asian and 8.9% of mechanical engineering professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.2%
- Asian, 17.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Mechanical engineering professor race
| Mechanical engineering professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Mechanical engineering professor race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical engineering professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical engineering professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.60% | 6.36% | 15.52% | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 68.29% | 6.21% | 16.25% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 67.88% | 6.50% | 16.12% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 67.02% | 6.86% | 16.41% | 7.33% |
| 2014 | 67.11% | 6.48% | 16.07% | 7.71% |
| 2015 | 65.56% | 6.71% | 17.02% | 8.00% |
| 2016 | 66.05% | 6.64% | 16.75% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 6.38% | 17.91% | 7.95% |
| 2018 | 66.92% | 6.12% | 16.24% | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 65.25% | 6.39% | 17.18% | 8.67% |
| 2020 | 63.33% | 6.09% | 16.82% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 62.17% | 6.22% | 17.61% | 8.94% |
Mechanical engineering professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mechanical engineering professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical engineering professors have the lowest average salary at $47,556.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,361 |
| White | $48,451 |
| Black or African American | $47,556 |
| Asian | $50,555 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,758 |
Average mechanical engineering professor age
See how the average age of mechanical engineering professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mechanical engineering 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 |
Mechanical engineering professor age breakdown
The average age of mechanical engineering professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the mechanical engineering professor population.
Mechanical engineering professor age breakdown
| Mechanical Engineering Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Mechanical engineering professor educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical engineering professors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of mechanical engineering professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Mechanical engineering professors by degree level
| Mechanical engineering professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Mechanical engineering professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,327 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,266 |
Mechanical engineering professor employment statistics
Company size where mechanical engineering professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical engineering professors work.
Mechanical engineering professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 62% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Mechanical engineering professor turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical engineering professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical engineering professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical engineering professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical engineering 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 mechanical engineering professor tenure
The average mechanical engineering professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 176 mechanical engineering professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical engineering professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Mechanical engineering professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Mechanical Engineering Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar mechanical engineering professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical engineering professors
The most common foreign language among mechanical engineering professors is Spanish at 27.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 27.8%
- German, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Other, 27.8%
Mechanical engineering professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.8% |
| German | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Other | 27.8% |
