Registered nursing professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered nursing professor gender statistics
79.7% of registered nursing professors are women and 20.3% of registered nursing professors are men.
- Female, 79.7%
- Male, 20.3%
Registered nursing professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.7% |
| Male | 20.3% |
Registered nursing professor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$122,795
Female income
$114,662
Registered nursing professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered nursing professor positions over time. Currently, 79.7% of registered nursing professors are female.
Registered nursing professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.70% | 79.30% |
| 2011 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
| 2012 | 20.83% | 79.17% |
| 2013 | 20.54% | 79.46% |
| 2014 | 19.82% | 80.18% |
| 2015 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2016 | 20.14% | 79.86% |
| 2017 | 20.53% | 79.47% |
| 2018 | 20.15% | 79.85% |
| 2019 | 19.87% | 80.13% |
| 2020 | 19.46% | 80.54% |
| 2021 | 20.29% | 79.71% |
Registered nursing professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered nursing 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% |
| Registered Nursing Professor | 20% | 80% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Registered nursing professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered nursing professors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all registered nursing professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of registered nursing professors are Asian and 10.3% of registered nursing professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Registered nursing professor race
| Registered nursing professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Registered nursing professor race and ethnicity over time
See how registered nursing professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered nursing professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.49% | 7.34% | 9.16% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 72.19% | 7.19% | 9.89% | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 7.49% | 9.76% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 70.91% | 7.85% | 10.05% | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 71.00% | 7.47% | 9.72% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 69.45% | 7.69% | 10.66% | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 7.62% | 10.39% | 9.21% |
| 2017 | 69.02% | 7.37% | 11.56% | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 70.81% | 7.11% | 9.88% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 69.14% | 7.38% | 10.82% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 67.22% | 7.08% | 10.46% | 10.14% |
| 2021 | 66.06% | 7.20% | 11.26% | 10.26% |
Registered nursing professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian registered nursing professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american registered nursing professors have the lowest average salary at $119,458.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $121,746 |
| White | $122,009 |
| Black or African American | $119,458 |
| Asian | $128,019 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $122,903 |
Average registered nursing professor age
See how the average age of registered nursing professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Registered nursing 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 |
Registered nursing professor age breakdown
The average age of registered nursing professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the registered nursing professor population.
Registered nursing professor age breakdown
| Registered Nursing Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Registered nursing professor educational attainment
The most common degree for registered nursing professors is bachelor's degree, with 39% of registered nursing professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Registered nursing professors by degree level
| Registered nursing professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Registered nursing professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $127,400 |
| Doctorate Degree | $176,895 |
Registered nursing professor employment statistics
Company size where registered nursing professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered nursing professors work.
Registered nursing professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Registered nursing professor turnover and employment statistics
Registered nursing professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered nursing professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered nursing professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered nursing 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 registered nursing professor tenure
The average registered nursing professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 registered nursing professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered nursing professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Registered nursing professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered nursing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 5,923 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Registered Nursing Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar registered nursing professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 5,923 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by registered nursing professors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Registered nursing professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
