Religious studies professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Religious studies professor gender statistics
25.0% of religious studies professors are women and 75.0% of religious studies professors are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Religious studies professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Religious studies professor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,251
Female income
$68,627
Religious studies professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in religious studies professor positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of religious studies professors are female.
Religious studies professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2011 | 75.86% | 24.14% |
| 2012 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2013 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2014 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2015 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2016 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2017 | 75.27% | 24.73% |
| 2018 | 74.83% | 25.17% |
| 2019 | 74.51% | 25.49% |
| 2020 | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Religious studies professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared religious studies 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% |
| Religious Studies Professor | 75% | 25% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Religious studies professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among religious studies professors is White, which makes up 66.3% of all religious studies professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of religious studies professors are Asian and 10.1% of religious studies professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Religious studies professor race
| Religious studies professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Religious studies professor race and ethnicity over time
See how religious studies professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Religious studies professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.71% | 7.24% | 9.21% | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 72.40% | 7.09% | 9.93% | 8.01% |
| 2012 | 71.99% | 7.38% | 9.80% | 8.25% |
| 2013 | 71.13% | 7.74% | 10.09% | 8.50% |
| 2014 | 71.22% | 7.37% | 9.76% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 69.67% | 7.59% | 10.71% | 9.18% |
| 2016 | 70.16% | 7.52% | 10.43% | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 69.24% | 7.27% | 11.60% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 71.02% | 7.00% | 9.92% | 9.32% |
| 2019 | 69.36% | 7.27% | 10.86% | 9.84% |
| 2020 | 67.43% | 6.98% | 10.50% | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 66.28% | 7.10% | 11.30% | 10.12% |
Religious studies professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian religious studies professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american religious studies professors have the lowest average salary at $71,939.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,538 |
| White | $73,706 |
| Black or African American | $71,939 |
| Asian | $77,922 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,279 |
Average religious studies professor age
See how the average age of religious studies professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Religious studies 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 |
Religious studies professor age breakdown
The average age of religious studies professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the religious studies professor population.
Religious studies professor age breakdown
| Religious Studies Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Religious studies professor educational attainment
The most common degree for religious studies professors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of religious studies professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Religious studies professors by degree level
| Religious studies professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Religious studies professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,346 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,051 |
Religious studies professor employment statistics
Company size where religious studies professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where religious studies professors work.
Religious studies professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
Religious studies professor turnover and employment statistics
Religious studies professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for religious studies professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Religious studies professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Religious studies 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 religious studies professor tenure
The average religious studies professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 religious studies professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Religious studies professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Religious studies professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of religious studies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Religious Studies Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar religious studies professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Music Teacher | 9.52% | 54,429 |
| Dance Instructor/Choreographer | 9.70% | 34,865 |
| Special Education Teacher For Grades | 11.12% | 64,392 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by religious studies professors
The most common foreign language among religious studies professors is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.5% and German is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- French, 23.5%
- German, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Dutch, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Religious studies professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| French | 23.5% |
| German | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Dutch | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |
