Professor of psychology demographics and statistics in the US
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Professor of psychology gender statistics
61.6% of professors of psychology are women and 38.4% of professors of psychology are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Professor of psychology gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Professor of psychology gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,824
Female income
$68,917
Professor of psychology gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professor of psychology positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of professors of psychology are female.
Professor of psychology gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.02% | 60.98% |
| 2011 | 39.53% | 60.47% |
| 2012 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
| 2013 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2014 | 37.73% | 62.27% |
| 2015 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2016 | 38.20% | 61.80% |
| 2017 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2018 | 38.22% | 61.78% |
| 2019 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
| 2020 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2021 | 38.43% | 61.57% |
Professor of psychology related jobs gender ratio
We compared professors of psychology 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 Psychology | 38% | 62% |
| 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 psychology demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professors of psychology is White, which makes up 66.4% of all professors of psychology. Comparatively, 11.3% of professors of psychology are Asian and 10.1% of professors of psychology 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%
Professor of psychology race
| Professor of psychology 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% |
Professor of psychology race and ethnicity over time
See how professor of psychology racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professor of psychology race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.79% | 7.20% | 9.22% | 8.20% |
| 2011 | 72.48% | 7.05% | 9.95% | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 72.07% | 7.34% | 9.82% | 8.20% |
| 2013 | 71.21% | 7.70% | 10.11% | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 71.30% | 7.33% | 9.78% | 8.83% |
| 2015 | 69.75% | 7.55% | 10.72% | 9.13% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 7.48% | 10.45% | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 69.32% | 7.23% | 11.61% | 9.07% |
| 2018 | 71.11% | 6.96% | 9.94% | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 69.44% | 7.23% | 10.88% | 9.79% |
| 2020 | 67.52% | 6.94% | 10.52% | 9.95% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 7.06% | 11.31% | 10.07% |
Professor of psychology wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professors of psychology have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professors of psychology have the lowest average salary at $71,811.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,195 |
| White | $73,350 |
| Black or African American | $71,811 |
| Asian | $76,984 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,880 |
Average professor of psychology age
See how the average age of professors of psychology varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professor of psychology 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 psychology age breakdown
The average age of professors of psychology is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the professor of psychology population.
Professor of psychology age breakdown
| Professor Of Psychology Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Professor of psychology educational attainment
The most common degree for professors of psychology is bachelor's degree, with 46% of professors of psychology earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 33%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Professors of psychology by degree level
| Professor of psychology degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Professor of psychology wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,590 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,541 |
Professor of psychology employment statistics
Company size where professors of psychology work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professors of psychology work.
Professor of psychology jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Professor of psychology jobs by industry
The most common industries for professors of psychology are education, health care and non profits.
Professor of psychology industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Professor of psychology turnover and employment statistics
Professor of psychology unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professors of psychology between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professor of psychology unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professor of psychology 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 psychology tenure
The average professor of psychology stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 507 professors of psychology resumes in Zippia's database.
Professor of psychology tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Professor of psychology LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professors of psychology 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 Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Professor Of Psychology | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar professor of psychology jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Middle School Teacher | 9.52% | 82,230 |
| Martial Arts Instructor | 9.70% | 24,925 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by professors of psychology
The most common foreign language among professors of psychology is Spanish at 65.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 65.9%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 6.8%
- Chinese, 2.3%
- Ukrainian, 2.3%
- Other, 13.6%
Professor of psychology languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.9% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Ukrainian | 2.3% |
| Other | 13.6% |
