Political science professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Political science professor gender statistics
27.6% of political science professors are women and 72.4% of political science professors are men.
- Male, 72.4%
- Female, 27.6%
Political science professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.4% |
| Female | 27.6% |
Political science professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,087
Female income
$71,788
Political science professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political science professor positions over time. Currently, 27.6% of political science professors are female.
Political science professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.91% | 27.09% |
| 2011 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2012 | 73.07% | 26.93% |
| 2013 | 72.73% | 27.27% |
| 2014 | 71.82% | 28.18% |
| 2015 | 72.50% | 27.50% |
| 2016 | 72.23% | 27.77% |
| 2017 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2018 | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 2019 | 71.89% | 28.11% |
| 2020 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2021 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
Political science professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared political science 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% |
| Political Science Professor | 72% | 28% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Political science professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political science professors is White, which makes up 64.2% of all political science professors. Comparatively, 13.3% of political science professors are Asian and 10.2% of political science professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 13.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Political science professor race
| Political science professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Political science professor race and ethnicity over time
See how political science professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political science professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.61% | 7.29% | 11.17% | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 70.31% | 7.14% | 11.90% | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 69.90% | 7.43% | 11.77% | 8.32% |
| 2013 | 69.04% | 7.79% | 12.06% | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 69.13% | 7.42% | 11.73% | 8.95% |
| 2015 | 67.57% | 7.64% | 12.67% | 9.25% |
| 2016 | 68.07% | 7.57% | 12.40% | 9.14% |
| 2017 | 67.15% | 7.32% | 13.57% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 68.93% | 7.05% | 11.89% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 67.26% | 7.32% | 12.83% | 9.91% |
| 2020 | 65.34% | 7.03% | 12.47% | 10.07% |
| 2021 | 64.19% | 7.15% | 13.26% | 10.19% |
Political science professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian political science professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american political science professors have the lowest average salary at $74,330.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,546 |
| White | $75,674 |
| Black or African American | $74,330 |
| Asian | $78,847 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,108 |
Average political science professor age
See how the average age of political science professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Political science 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 |
Political science professor age breakdown
The average age of political science professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the political science professor population.
Political science professor age breakdown
| Political Science Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Political science professor educational attainment
The most common degree for political science professors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of political science professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 40% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Master's, 40%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Political science professors by degree level
| Political science professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Master's | 40% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Political science professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,416 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,781 |
Political science professor employment statistics
Company size where political science professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political science professors work.
Political science professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Political science professor turnover and employment statistics
Political science professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political science professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political science professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political science 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 political science professor tenure
The average political science professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 political science professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Political science professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Political science professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 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 |
| Political Science Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar political science professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 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 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by political science professors
The most common foreign language among political science professors is French at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 21.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 21.4%.
- French, 28.6%
- Spanish, 21.4%
- Russian, 21.4%
- Turkish, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Political science professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| Russian | 21.4% |
| Turkish | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |