Philosophy professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Philosophy professor gender statistics
20.4% of philosophy professors are women and 79.6% of philosophy professors are men.
- Male, 79.6%
- Female, 20.4%
Philosophy professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.6% |
| Female | 20.4% |
Philosophy professor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,572
Female income
$61,952
Philosophy professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in philosophy professor positions over time. Currently, 20.4% of philosophy professors are female.
Philosophy professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2011 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2012 | 80.11% | 19.89% |
| 2013 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2014 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2015 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2016 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2017 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
| 2018 | 79.43% | 20.57% |
| 2019 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
| 2020 | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 2021 | 79.57% | 20.43% |
Philosophy professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared philosophy 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% |
| Philosophy Professor | 80% | 20% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Philosophy professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among philosophy professors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all philosophy professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of philosophy professors are Asian and 10.3% of philosophy 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%
Philosophy professor race
| Philosophy 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% |
Philosophy professor race and ethnicity over time
See how philosophy professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Philosophy professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.49% | 7.34% | 9.16% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 72.19% | 7.19% | 9.89% | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 7.48% | 9.76% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 70.92% | 7.84% | 10.05% | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 71.01% | 7.47% | 9.72% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 7.69% | 10.66% | 9.31% |
| 2016 | 69.95% | 7.62% | 10.39% | 9.21% |
| 2017 | 69.03% | 7.37% | 11.56% | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 70.81% | 7.11% | 9.88% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 69.14% | 7.37% | 10.82% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 67.22% | 7.08% | 10.46% | 10.13% |
| 2021 | 66.07% | 7.20% | 11.26% | 10.25% |
Philosophy professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian philosophy professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american philosophy professors have the lowest average salary at $64,675.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,979 |
| White | $66,125 |
| Black or African American | $64,675 |
| Asian | $69,554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,624 |
Average philosophy professor age
See how the average age of philosophy professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Philosophy 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 |
Philosophy professor age breakdown
The average age of philosophy professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the philosophy professor population.
Philosophy professor age breakdown
| Philosophy Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Philosophy professor educational attainment
The most common degree for philosophy professors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of philosophy 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 16%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Philosophy professors by degree level
| Philosophy professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Philosophy professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,182 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,693 |
Philosophy professor employment statistics
Company size where philosophy professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where philosophy professors work.
Philosophy professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Philosophy professor turnover and employment statistics
Philosophy professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for philosophy professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Philosophy professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Philosophy 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 philosophy professor tenure
The average philosophy professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 philosophy professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Philosophy professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Philosophy professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of philosophy 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 Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Adult Education Instructor | 9.70% | 43,991 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Philosophy Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar philosophy professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 59,465 |
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Adult Education Instructor | 9.70% | 43,991 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by philosophy professors
The most common foreign language among philosophy professors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
Philosophy professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |
