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Nursing Faculty demographics and statistics in the US

Nursing faculty demographics research summary. Zippia estimates nursing faculty demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our nursing faculty estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about nursing faculties after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 27,882 nursing faculties currently employed in the United States.
  • 89.8% of all nursing faculties are women, while 10.2% are men.
  • The average nursing faculty age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of nursing faculties is White (66.4%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) and Black or African American (7.0%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 16% of all nursing faculties are LGBT.
  • Nursing faculties are 91% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Nursing Faculty demographics by:

Nursing Faculty gender statistics

89.8% of nursing faculties are women and 10.2% of nursing faculties are men.
  • Female, 89.8%
  • Male, 10.2%

Nursing Faculty gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female89.8%
Male10.2%

Nursing Faculty gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$59,837
female-income
Female Income
$57,888

Nursing Faculty gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursing faculty positions over time. Currently, 89.8% of nursing faculties are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Nursing Faculty gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201010.44%89.56%
201110.64%89.36%
201210.52%89.48%
201310.35%89.65%
20149.94%90.06%
201510.25%89.75%
201610.12%89.88%
201710.34%89.66%
201810.13%89.87%
20199.97%90.03%
20209.74%90.26%
202110.21%89.79%

Nursing Faculty related jobs gender ratio

We compared nursing faculties 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 TitleMaleFemale
Aesthetics Instructor8%92%
Cosmetology Instructor9%91%
Adjunct Nursing Faculty9%91%
Nursing Faculty10%90%
Diesel Technology Instructor97%3%
Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration97%3%
Hvac/R Instructor97%3%

Nursing Faculty demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among nursing faculties is White, which makes up 66.4% of all nursing faculties. Comparatively, 11.3% of nursing faculties are Asian and 10.0% of nursing faculties are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 66.4%
  • Asian, 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
  • Black or African American, 7.0%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Nursing Faculty Race

Nursing Faculty RacePercentages
White66.4%
Asian11.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.0%
Black or African American7.0%
Unknown4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Nursing Faculty race and ethnicity over time

See how nursing faculty racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Nursing Faculty race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201072.86%7.17%9.24%8.15%
201172.56%7.01%9.96%7.91%
201272.15%7.31%9.83%8.15%
201371.29%7.67%10.12%8.40%
201471.38%7.29%9.79%8.79%
201569.82%7.52%10.74%9.08%
201670.32%7.44%10.46%8.97%
201769.40%7.19%11.63%9.02%
201871.18%6.93%9.95%9.22%
201969.51%7.20%10.89%9.74%
202067.59%6.90%10.53%9.90%
202166.44%7.03%11.33%10.02%

Nursing Faculty wage gap by race

According to our data, asian nursing faculties have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nursing faculties have the lowest average salary at $59,046.
$63,000
$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$59,590
White$59,652
Black or African American$59,046
Asian$61,054
Hispanic or Latino$59,863

Average nursing faculty age

See how the average age of nursing faculties varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Nursing Faculty age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Black or African American4945
Unknown44.544
Asian4141
Hispanic or Latino4341
White4846
American Indian and Alaska Native5448

Nursing Faculty age breakdown

The average age of nursing faculties is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nursing faculty population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Nursing Faculty age breakdown

Nursing Faculty YearsPercentages
40+ years67%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years11%

Nursing Faculty educational attainment

The most common degree for nursing faculties is bachelor's degree, with 38% of nursing faculties earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 15%.
  • Bachelor's, 38%
  • Master's, 36%
  • Associate, 15%
  • Doctorate, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Nursing Faculties by degree level

Nursing Faculty DegreePercentages
Bachelor's38%
Master's36%
Associate15%
Doctorate6%
Other Degrees5%

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Nursing Faculty wage gap by degree level

$73,000
$70,000
$67,000
$64,000
$61,000
$58,000
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$60,911
Doctorate Degree$71,381

Nursing Faculty employment statistics

Company size where nursing faculties work

Below, you can see the size of companies where nursing faculties work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Nursing Faculty jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees24%
1,000 - 10,000 employees29%
> 10,000 employees4%

Nursing Faculty jobs by company type

Employees with the nursing faculty job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursing faculties prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Nursing Faculty jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education91%
Public1%
Private7%
Government1%

Nursing Faculty turnover and employment statistics

Nursing Faculty unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for nursing faculties between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Nursing Faculty unemployment rate by year

YearNursing Faculty Unemployment Rate
20103.13%
20113.11%
20123.14%
20133.31%
20142.86%
20152.61%
20162.42%
20172.51%
20182.40%
20192.23%
20202.58%
20212.98%

Average nursing faculty tenure

The average nursing faculty stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,437 nursing faculties resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Nursing Faculty tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years8%
11+ years14%

Nursing Faculty LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of nursing faculties that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Assistant Lecturer6.04%3,178
4th Grade Teacher9.52%68,138
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
Special Educator11.12%62,545
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Nursing Faculty15.52%-
Instructional Designer Internship16.25%94,366

Similar nursing faculty jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Assistant Lecturer6.04%3,178
4th Grade Teacher9.52%68,138
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
Special Educator11.12%62,545
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Instructional Designer Internship16.25%94,366

Foreign languages spoken by nursing faculties

The most common foreign language among nursing faculties is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
  • Spanish, 50.0%
  • Chinese, 11.1%
  • French, 11.1%
  • Italian, 11.1%
  • German, 5.6%
  • Other, 11.1%

Nursing Faculty languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish50.0%
Chinese11.1%
French11.1%
Italian11.1%
German5.6%
Other11.1%

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Nursing Faculty location demographics

Where do nursing faculties earn the most?

Nursing faculties earn the most in California, where the average nursing faculty salary is $91,915. The map here shows where nursing faculties earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Nursing Faculties?

By looking through more than 1,437 resumes, we found that the most popular places for nursing faculties are Phoenix, AZ and Miami, FL.
Number of Nursing Faculties

Nursing Faculty jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California2,778$91,915
2Texas2,188$55,178
3New York1,980$65,729
4Virginia1,455$55,043
5Indiana1,250$70,333
6Georgia1,236$59,056
7Illinois1,230$51,290
8Michigan1,100$68,562
9Maryland1,067$54,857
10New Jersey919$69,616
11Colorado881$68,849
12Kentucky661$54,617
13Missouri634$57,309
14Oregon598$73,671
15Arizona536$51,175
16Iowa492$65,374
17Kansas457$63,629
18Connecticut405$67,692
19Alabama376$50,091
20Louisiana350$61,852
21New Mexico333$53,916
22Oklahoma322$54,736
23Pennsylvania294$58,654
24Nebraska280$67,607
25Ohio260$64,074
26Utah227$76,027
27Mississippi215$64,331
28Montana195$63,131
29Idaho192$71,514
30Massachusetts192$55,687
31Arkansas191$52,216
32South Carolina165$59,533
33District of Columbia156$84,617
34Delaware150$74,045
35Florida148$63,881
36North Dakota145$87,996
37South Dakota141$61,927
38North Carolina141$56,784
39Nevada136$76,890
40Alaska130$75,591
41Minnesota104$52,301
42Washington94$72,215
43Wisconsin89$61,549
44Tennessee77$64,646
45Hawaii68$63,538
46Wyoming46$65,147
47New Hampshire32$59,919
48West Virginia29$75,423
49Rhode Island22$64,552
50Vermont10$67,752
51Maine8$51,274

Where are nursing faculties in high demand?

Nursing faculties are in high demand in Ashland, OR. There are currently 11 job openings for nursing faculties here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country nursing faculties are in the most demand.
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