Physical education professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical education professor gender statistics
36.1% of physical education professors are women and 63.9% of physical education professors are men.
- Male, 63.9%
- Female, 36.1%
Physical education professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.9% |
| Female | 36.1% |
Physical education professor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,473
Female income
$43,947
Physical education professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical education professor positions over time. Currently, 36.1% of physical education professors are female.
Physical education professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.48% | 35.52% |
| 2011 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2012 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2013 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2014 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2015 | 64.01% | 35.99% |
| 2016 | 63.69% | 36.31% |
| 2017 | 64.24% | 35.76% |
| 2018 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2019 | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| 2020 | 62.70% | 37.30% |
| 2021 | 63.91% | 36.09% |
Physical education professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared physical education 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% |
| Physical Education Professor | 64% | 36% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Physical education professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical education professors is White, which makes up 66.0% of all physical education professors. Comparatively, 11.2% of physical education professors are Asian and 10.3% of physical education professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.0%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Physical education professor race
| Physical education professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Physical education professor race and ethnicity over time
See how physical education professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical education professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.46% | 7.36% | 9.16% | 8.41% |
| 2011 | 72.15% | 7.21% | 9.88% | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 71.74% | 7.50% | 9.76% | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 70.88% | 7.86% | 10.04% | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 70.97% | 7.48% | 9.71% | 9.04% |
| 2015 | 69.42% | 7.71% | 10.66% | 9.34% |
| 2016 | 69.91% | 7.64% | 10.38% | 9.23% |
| 2017 | 68.99% | 7.38% | 11.55% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 70.78% | 7.12% | 9.87% | 9.47% |
| 2019 | 69.11% | 7.39% | 10.81% | 10.00% |
| 2020 | 67.19% | 7.10% | 10.45% | 10.16% |
| 2021 | 66.03% | 7.22% | 11.25% | 10.28% |
Physical education professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physical education professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american physical education professors have the lowest average salary at $44,853.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,280 |
| White | $45,328 |
| Black or African American | $44,853 |
| Asian | $46,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,490 |
Average physical education professor age
See how the average age of physical education professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical education 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 |
Physical education professor age breakdown
The average age of physical education professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the physical education professor population.
Physical education professor age breakdown
| Physical Education Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Physical education professor educational attainment
The most common degree for physical education professors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of physical education professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Physical education professors by degree level
| Physical education professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Physical education professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,310 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,548 |
Physical education professor employment statistics
Company size where physical education professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical education professors work.
Physical education professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Physical education professor jobs by company type
Employees with the physical education professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physical education professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Physical education professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
Physical education professor turnover and employment statistics
Physical education professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical education professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical education professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical education 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 physical education professor tenure
The average physical education professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 physical education professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical education professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Physical education professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical education 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 & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Physical Education Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar physical education professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Assistant | 6.04% | 48,936 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical education professors
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Polish, 14.3%
Physical education professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Polish | 14.3% |