Professor of practice demographics and statistics in the US
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Professor of practice gender statistics
43.5% of professors of practice are women and 56.5% of professors of practice are men.
- Male, 56.5%
- Female, 43.5%
Professor of practice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.5% |
| Female | 43.5% |
Professor of practice gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,291
Female income
$59,576
Professor of practice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professor of practice positions over time. Currently, 43.5% of professors of practice are female.
Professor of practice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2011 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| 2012 | 57.29% | 42.71% |
| 2013 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2014 | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| 2015 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2016 | 56.24% | 43.76% |
| 2017 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2018 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| 2019 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2020 | 55.18% | 44.82% |
| 2021 | 56.47% | 43.53% |
Professor of practice related jobs gender ratio
We compared professors of practice 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% |
| Professor Of Practice | 56% | 44% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Professor of practice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professors of practice is White, which makes up 66.6% of all professors of practice. Comparatively, 11.4% of professors of practice are Asian and 9.9% of professors of practice are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Professor of practice race
| Professor of practice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Professor of practice race and ethnicity over time
See how professor of practice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professor of practice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 7.10% | 9.26% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 72.69% | 6.95% | 9.99% | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 72.28% | 7.25% | 9.86% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 71.42% | 7.61% | 10.15% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 71.51% | 7.23% | 9.81% | 8.70% |
| 2015 | 69.96% | 7.45% | 10.76% | 9.00% |
| 2016 | 70.45% | 7.38% | 10.49% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 69.53% | 7.13% | 11.65% | 8.94% |
| 2018 | 71.31% | 6.87% | 9.98% | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 69.64% | 7.14% | 10.92% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 67.72% | 6.84% | 10.56% | 9.82% |
| 2021 | 66.57% | 6.96% | 11.35% | 9.94% |
Professor of practice wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professors of practice have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professors of practice have the lowest average salary at $61,771.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,816 |
| White | $62,933 |
| Black or African American | $61,771 |
| Asian | $65,667 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,333 |
Average professor of practice age
See how the average age of professors of practice varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professor of practice 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 |
Professor of practice age breakdown
The average age of professors of practice is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the professor of practice population.
Professor of practice age breakdown
| Professor Of Practice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Professor of practice educational attainment
The most common degree for professors of practice is bachelor's degree, with 38% of professors of practice earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 23%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Professors of practice by degree level
| Professor of practice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 23% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Professor of practice wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,371 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,382 |
Professor of practice employment statistics
Company size where professors of practice work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professors of practice work.
Professor of practice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Professor of practice jobs by company type
Employees with the professor of practice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professors of practice prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Professor of practice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 3% |
Professor of practice turnover and employment statistics
Professor of practice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professors of practice between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professor of practice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professor of practice 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 professor of practice tenure
The average professor of practice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 professors of practice resumes in Zippia's database.
Professor of practice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Professor of practice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professors of practice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Professor Of Practice | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar professor of practice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by professors of practice
The most common foreign language among professors of practice is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Professor of practice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
