Nutrition professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Nutrition professor gender statistics
89.7% of nutrition professors are women and 10.3% of nutrition professors are men.
- Female, 89.7%
- Male, 10.3%
Nutrition professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.7% |
| Male | 10.3% |
Nutrition professor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,777
Female income
$85,893
Nutrition professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutrition professor positions over time. Currently, 89.7% of nutrition professors are female.
Nutrition professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.58% | 89.42% |
| 2011 | 10.78% | 89.22% |
| 2012 | 10.66% | 89.34% |
| 2013 | 10.49% | 89.51% |
| 2014 | 10.07% | 89.93% |
| 2015 | 10.38% | 89.62% |
| 2016 | 10.26% | 89.74% |
| 2017 | 10.48% | 89.52% |
| 2018 | 10.26% | 89.74% |
| 2019 | 10.11% | 89.89% |
| 2020 | 9.87% | 90.13% |
| 2021 | 10.34% | 89.66% |
Nutrition professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared nutrition 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% |
| Nutrition Professor | 10% | 90% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Nutrition professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutrition professors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all nutrition professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of nutrition professors are Asian and 10.3% of nutrition professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Nutrition professor race
| Nutrition professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Nutrition professor race and ethnicity over time
See how nutrition professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutrition professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.48% | 7.35% | 9.16% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 72.18% | 7.20% | 9.89% | 8.15% |
| 2012 | 71.77% | 7.49% | 9.76% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 70.91% | 7.85% | 10.05% | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 71.00% | 7.47% | 9.72% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 69.45% | 7.70% | 10.66% | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 7.63% | 10.39% | 9.21% |
| 2017 | 69.02% | 7.37% | 11.55% | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 70.80% | 7.11% | 9.88% | 9.46% |
| 2019 | 69.13% | 7.38% | 10.82% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 67.21% | 7.08% | 10.46% | 10.14% |
| 2021 | 66.06% | 7.21% | 11.25% | 10.26% |
Nutrition professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nutrition professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nutrition professors have the lowest average salary at $90,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,758 |
| White | $93,008 |
| Black or African American | $90,525 |
| Asian | $98,931 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,867 |
Average nutrition professor age
See how the average age of nutrition professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nutrition 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 |
Nutrition professor age breakdown
The average age of nutrition professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nutrition professor population.
Nutrition professor age breakdown
| Nutrition Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Nutrition professor educational attainment
The most common degree for nutrition professors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of nutrition professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Nutrition professors by degree level
| Nutrition professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Nutrition professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,285 |
| Doctorate Degree | $149,783 |
Nutrition professor employment statistics
Company size where nutrition professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutrition professors work.
Nutrition professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Nutrition professor turnover and employment statistics
Nutrition professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutrition professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutrition professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nutrition 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 nutrition professor tenure
The average nutrition professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 nutrition professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutrition professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Nutrition professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nutrition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Nutrition Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar nutrition professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by nutrition professors
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Nutrition professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |