Public health professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Public health professor gender statistics
64.8% of public health professors are women and 35.2% of public health professors are men.
- Female, 64.8%
- Male, 35.2%
Public health professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.8% |
| Male | 35.2% |
Public health professor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,625
Female income
$50,990
Public health professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public health professor positions over time. Currently, 64.8% of public health professors are female.
Public health professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.80% | 64.20% |
| 2011 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2012 | 35.99% | 64.01% |
| 2013 | 35.59% | 64.41% |
| 2014 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2015 | 35.32% | 64.68% |
| 2016 | 35.01% | 64.99% |
| 2017 | 35.56% | 64.44% |
| 2018 | 35.02% | 64.98% |
| 2019 | 34.64% | 65.36% |
| 2020 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2021 | 35.23% | 64.77% |
Public health professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared public health 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% |
| Public Health Professor | 35% | 65% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Public health professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public health professors is White, which makes up 64.2% of all public health professors. Comparatively, 13.0% of public health professors are Asian and 10.3% of public health professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Public health professor race
| Public health professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Public health professor race and ethnicity over time
See how public health professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public health professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.67% | 7.38% | 10.88% | 8.44% |
| 2011 | 70.37% | 7.23% | 11.61% | 8.20% |
| 2012 | 69.96% | 7.53% | 11.48% | 8.44% |
| 2013 | 69.09% | 7.89% | 11.77% | 8.69% |
| 2014 | 69.19% | 7.51% | 11.44% | 9.08% |
| 2015 | 67.63% | 7.73% | 12.38% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 68.13% | 7.66% | 12.11% | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 67.21% | 7.41% | 13.28% | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 68.99% | 7.15% | 11.60% | 9.51% |
| 2019 | 67.32% | 7.41% | 12.54% | 10.03% |
| 2020 | 65.40% | 7.12% | 12.18% | 10.19% |
| 2021 | 64.25% | 7.24% | 12.98% | 10.31% |
Public health professor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,290 |
| White | $53,372 |
| Black or African American | $52,550 |
| Asian | $55,297 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,654 |
Average public health professor age
See how the average age of public health professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public health 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 |
Public health professor age breakdown
The average age of public health professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the public health professor population.
Public health professor age breakdown
| Public Health Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Public health professor educational attainment
The most common degree for public health professors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of public health professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Public health professors by degree level
| Public health professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Public health professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,089 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,155 |
Public health professor employment statistics
Company size where public health professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public health professors work.
Public health professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Public health professor turnover and employment statistics
Public health professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public health professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public health professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public health 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 public health professor tenure
The average public health professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 public health professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public health professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Public health professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public health 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Public Health Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar public health professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by public health professors
The most common foreign language among public health professors is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
Public health professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |