Public policy professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Public policy professor gender statistics
42.5% of public policy professors are women and 57.5% of public policy professors are men.
- Male, 57.5%
- Female, 42.5%
Public policy professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.5% |
| Female | 42.5% |
Public policy professor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,028
Female income
$106,956
Public policy professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public policy professor positions over time. Currently, 42.5% of public policy professors are female.
Public policy professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2011 | 58.63% | 41.37% |
| 2012 | 58.31% | 41.69% |
| 2013 | 57.88% | 42.12% |
| 2014 | 56.78% | 43.22% |
| 2015 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| 2016 | 57.27% | 42.73% |
| 2017 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 2018 | 57.28% | 42.72% |
| 2019 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2020 | 56.22% | 43.78% |
| 2021 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
Public policy professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared public policy 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 Policy Professor | 57% | 43% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Public policy professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public policy professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all public policy professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of public policy professors are Asian and 7.2% of public policy professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Public policy professor race
| Public policy professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Public policy professor race and ethnicity over time
See how public policy professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public policy professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 5.07% | 10.09% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 4.91% | 10.81% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 5.21% | 10.68% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 5.57% | 10.97% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 5.19% | 10.64% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.42% | 11.59% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 5.34% | 11.31% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 5.09% | 12.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 4.83% | 10.80% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 5.10% | 11.74% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 4.80% | 11.38% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 70.84% | 4.93% | 12.18% | 7.22% |
Public policy professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public policy professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public policy professors have the lowest average salary at $109,963.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,394 |
| White | $111,543 |
| Black or African American | $109,963 |
| Asian | $115,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $112,053 |
Average public policy professor age
See how the average age of public policy professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public policy 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 policy professor age breakdown
The average age of public policy professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the public policy professor population.
Public policy professor age breakdown
| Public Policy Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Public policy professor educational attainment
The most common degree for public policy professors is master's degree, with 52% of public policy professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Master's, 52%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 3%
Public policy professors by degree level
| Public policy professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Public policy professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,752 |
| Doctorate Degree | $143,455 |
Public policy professor turnover and employment statistics
Public policy professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public policy professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public policy professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public policy 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 policy professor tenure
The average public policy professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 public policy professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public policy professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Public policy professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public policy 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 Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,551 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Public Policy Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar public policy professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,551 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by public policy professors
The most common foreign language among public policy professors is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Romanian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Public policy professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Romanian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |