Philosophy instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Philosophy instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates philosophy instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our philosophy instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about philosophy instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 3,595 philosophy instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 21.5% of all philosophy instructors are women, while 78.5% are men.
- The average philosophy instructor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of philosophy instructors is White (66.4%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%) and Black or African American (7.1%).
- Philosophy instructors are most in-demand in Waynesburg, PA.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for philosophy instructors.
- 16% of all philosophy instructors are LGBT.
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Philosophy instructor gender statistics
21.5% of philosophy instructors are women and 78.5% of philosophy instructors are men.
- Male, 78.5%
- Female, 21.5%
Philosophy instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.5% |
| Female | 21.5% |
Philosophy instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,357
Female income
$60,952
Philosophy instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in philosophy instructor positions over time. Currently, 21.5% of philosophy instructors are female.
Philosophy instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
| 2011 | 79.30% | 20.70% |
| 2012 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2013 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2014 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2015 | 78.60% | 21.40% |
| 2016 | 78.37% | 21.63% |
| 2017 | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 2018 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2019 | 78.09% | 21.91% |
| 2020 | 77.63% | 22.37% |
| 2021 | 78.53% | 21.47% |
Philosophy instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared philosophy instructors 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% |
| Philosophy Instructor | 79% | 21% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Philosophy instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among philosophy instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all philosophy instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of philosophy instructors are Asian and 10.1% of philosophy instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Philosophy instructor race
| Philosophy instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Philosophy instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how philosophy instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Philosophy instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.78% | 7.21% | 9.22% | 8.21% |
| 2011 | 72.47% | 7.05% | 9.95% | 7.96% |
| 2012 | 72.06% | 7.35% | 9.82% | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 71.20% | 7.71% | 10.11% | 8.46% |
| 2014 | 71.29% | 7.33% | 9.77% | 8.84% |
| 2015 | 69.74% | 7.56% | 10.72% | 9.13% |
| 2016 | 70.23% | 7.49% | 10.44% | 9.03% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 7.23% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 71.10% | 6.97% | 9.93% | 9.27% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 7.24% | 10.88% | 9.80% |
| 2020 | 67.51% | 6.94% | 10.52% | 9.95% |
| 2021 | 66.35% | 7.07% | 11.31% | 10.07% |
Philosophy instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian philosophy instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american philosophy instructors have the lowest average salary at $62,966.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,923 |
| White | $64,029 |
| Black or African American | $62,966 |
| Asian | $66,523 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,395 |
Average philosophy instructor age
See how the average age of philosophy instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Philosophy instructor 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 |
Philosophy instructor age breakdown
The average age of philosophy instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the philosophy instructor population.
Philosophy instructor age breakdown
| Philosophy Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Philosophy instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for philosophy instructors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of philosophy instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 39% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Master's, 39%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 4%
Philosophy instructors by degree level
| Philosophy instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Master's | 39% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Philosophy instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,254 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,993 |
Philosophy instructor employment statistics
Company size where philosophy instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where philosophy instructors work.
Philosophy instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 26% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Philosophy instructor turnover and employment statistics
Philosophy instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for philosophy instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Philosophy instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Philosophy instructor 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 philosophy instructor tenure
The average philosophy instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 204 philosophy instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Philosophy instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Philosophy instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of philosophy instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Adult Education Instructor | 9.70% | 43,991 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Philosophy Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar philosophy instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Adult Education Instructor | 9.70% | 43,991 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by philosophy instructors
The most common foreign language among philosophy instructors is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.5% and German is the third-most popular at 17.6%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- French, 23.5%
- German, 17.6%
- Greek, 11.8%
- Danish, 5.9%
- Other, 11.8%
Philosophy instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| French | 23.5% |
| German | 17.6% |
| Greek | 11.8% |
| Danish | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.8% |
