Molecular biology professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Molecular biology professor gender statistics
44.2% of molecular biology professors are women and 55.8% of molecular biology professors are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Molecular biology professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Molecular biology professor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,051
Female income
$83,884
Molecular biology professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in molecular biology professor positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of molecular biology professors are female.
Molecular biology professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.75% | 41.25% |
| 2011 | 58.02% | 41.98% |
| 2012 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2013 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2014 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2015 | 60.69% | 39.31% |
| 2016 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 2017 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2018 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2019 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
| 2020 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2021 | 55.77% | 44.23% |
Molecular biology professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared molecular biology professors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Molecular Biology Professor | 56% | 44% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Molecular biology professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among molecular biology professors is White, which makes up 66.9% of all molecular biology professors. Comparatively, 17.2% of molecular biology professors are Asian and 7.4% of molecular biology professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Asian, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Molecular biology professor race
| Molecular biology professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Molecular biology professor race and ethnicity over time
See how molecular biology professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Molecular biology professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.60% | 3.17% | 18.58% | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 73.07% | 3.17% | 16.15% | 4.54% |
| 2012 | 72.86% | 1.67% | 16.70% | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 71.05% | 3.57% | 16.25% | 5.68% |
| 2014 | 70.58% | 3.07% | 17.27% | 5.79% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 2.69% | 17.42% | 5.64% |
| 2016 | 71.61% | 3.05% | 17.07% | 4.81% |
| 2017 | 69.35% | 2.62% | 18.90% | 6.45% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 2.35% | 17.22% | 6.65% |
| 2019 | 71.53% | 2.00% | 18.43% | 5.14% |
| 2020 | 67.09% | 2.73% | 16.06% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 66.94% | 2.66% | 17.21% | 7.43% |
Molecular biology professor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,604 |
| White | $76,922 |
| Black or African American | $82,956 |
| Asian | $86,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,453 |
Average molecular biology professor age
See how the average age of molecular biology professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Molecular biology professor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 37 |
Molecular biology professor age breakdown
The average age of molecular biology professors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the molecular biology professor population.
Molecular biology professor age breakdown
| Molecular Biology Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Molecular biology professor educational attainment
The most common degree for molecular biology professors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of molecular biology professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Molecular biology professors by degree level
| Molecular biology professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Molecular biology professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,729 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,276 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,591 |
Molecular biology professor turnover and employment statistics
Molecular biology professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for molecular biology professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Molecular biology professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Molecular biology professor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 2.75% |
Average molecular biology professor tenure
The average molecular biology professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 molecular biology professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Molecular biology professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Molecular biology professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of molecular biology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Habitat Biologist | 8.40% | 1,078 |
| Public Health Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 55,342 |
| Molecular Biology Professor | 9.74% | - |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |
Similar molecular biology professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Habitat Biologist | 8.40% | 1,078 |
| Public Health Epidemiologist | 8.45% | 55,342 |
| Crop Nutrition Scientist | 19.06% | 43,136 |