Music professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Music professor gender statistics
37.6% of music professors are women and 62.4% of music professors are men.
- Male, 62.4%
- Female, 37.6%
Music professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.4% |
| Female | 37.6% |
Music professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,508
Female income
$46,498
Music professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music professor positions over time. Currently, 37.6% of music professors are female.
Music professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 37.02% |
| 2011 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2012 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2013 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2014 | 61.70% | 38.30% |
| 2015 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2016 | 62.17% | 37.83% |
| 2017 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2018 | 62.18% | 37.82% |
| 2019 | 61.78% | 38.22% |
| 2020 | 61.16% | 38.84% |
| 2021 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
Music professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared music 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% |
| Music Professor | 62% | 38% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Music professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music professors is White, which makes up 66.5% of all music professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of music professors are Asian and 10.0% of music professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Music professor race
| Music professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Music professor race and ethnicity over time
See how music professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 7.12% | 9.25% | 8.09% |
| 2011 | 72.65% | 6.97% | 9.98% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 7.26% | 9.85% | 8.09% |
| 2013 | 71.38% | 7.62% | 10.14% | 8.34% |
| 2014 | 71.47% | 7.24% | 9.81% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 69.92% | 7.47% | 10.75% | 9.02% |
| 2016 | 70.41% | 7.40% | 10.48% | 8.91% |
| 2017 | 69.49% | 7.15% | 11.65% | 8.96% |
| 2018 | 71.28% | 6.88% | 9.97% | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 69.61% | 7.15% | 10.91% | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 67.69% | 6.86% | 10.55% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 66.53% | 6.98% | 11.35% | 9.96% |
Music professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian music professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music professors have the lowest average salary at $47,690.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,253 |
| White | $48,316 |
| Black or African American | $47,690 |
| Asian | $49,775 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,530 |
Average music professor age
See how the average age of music professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music 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 |
Music professor age breakdown
The average age of music professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the music professor population.
Music professor age breakdown
| Music Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Music professor educational attainment
The most common degree for music professors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of music professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 32%
- Doctorate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Music professors by degree level
| Music professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Music professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,618 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,788 |
Music professor employment statistics
Company size where music professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music professors work.
Music professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Music professor jobs by company type
Employees with the music professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Music professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 95% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
Music professor turnover and employment statistics
Music professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music 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 music professor tenure
The average music professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 music professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Music professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Music professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Elementary School Teacher | 9.52% | 84,607 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Music Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar music professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Elementary School Teacher | 9.52% | 84,607 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by music professors
The most common foreign language among music professors is Spanish at 42.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 42.4%
- French, 15.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Czech, 6.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Music professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.4% |
| French | 15.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Czech | 6.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |
