Research and development internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Research and development internship gender statistics
49.1% of research and development interns are women and 50.9% of research and development interns are men.
- Male, 50.9%
- Female, 49.1%
Research and development internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Research and development internship gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,990
Female income
$37,948
Research and development internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research and development internship positions over time. Currently, 49.1% of research and development interns are female.
Research and development internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.44% | 62.56% |
| 2011 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
| 2012 | 49.79% | 50.21% |
| 2013 | 52.08% | 47.92% |
| 2014 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2015 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2016 | 56.13% | 43.87% |
| 2017 | 49.01% | 50.99% |
| 2018 | 50.46% | 49.54% |
| 2019 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
| 2020 | 64.68% | 35.32% |
| 2021 | 50.91% | 49.09% |
Research and development internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared research and development interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Research And Development Internship | 51% | 49% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Research and development internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research and development interns is White, which makes up 64.2% of all research and development interns. Comparatively, 18.8% of research and development interns are Asian and 6.9% of research and development interns are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 18.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Research and development internship race
| Research and development internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Research and development internship race and ethnicity over time
See how research and development internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research and development internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.59% | 7.21% | 16.34% | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 2.62% | 12.57% | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 72.20% | 5.89% | 15.47% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 73.61% | 5.06% | 14.05% | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 74.74% | 2.87% | 14.95% | 4.02% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 4.19% | 26.05% | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 3.31% | 16.94% | 4.55% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 6.24% | 17.33% | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 70.26% | 5.78% | 17.93% | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 66.15% | 1.04% | 25.00% | 5.21% |
| 2020 | 66.52% | 5.65% | 16.96% | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 64.18% | 4.18% | 18.81% | 6.87% |
Research and development internship wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research and development interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research and development interns have the lowest average salary at $38,167.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,101 |
| White | $38,995 |
| Black or African American | $38,167 |
| Asian | $39,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,210 |
Research and development internship age breakdown
The average age of research and development interns is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the research and development internship population.
Research and development internship age breakdown
| Research And Development Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Research and development internship educational attainment
The most common degree for research and development interns is bachelor's degree, with 76% of research and development interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Research and development interns by degree level
| Research and development internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Research and development internship wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,230 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,446 |
Research and development internship employment statistics
Most research and development interns work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where research and development interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research and development interns work.
Research and development internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Research and development internship jobs by company type
Employees with the research and development internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research and development interns prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Research and development internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 3% |
Research and development internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for research and development interns are manufacturing, non profits and technology.
Research and development internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Research and development internship turnover and employment statistics
Research and development internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research and development interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research and development internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research and development internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 3.38% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 3.70% |
| 2021 | 4.88% |
Average research and development internship tenure
The average research and development internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35,165 research and development interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Research and development internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 80% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Research and development internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research and development interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Reports Developer | 8.46% | 86,359 |
| Security Systems Specialist | 8.59% | 117,676 |
| Senior NOC Technician | 9.03% | 12,979 |
| Research And Development Internship | 9.35% | - |
| Configuration Manager | 10.54% | 5,071 |
| Senior Desktop Support Analyst | 10.88% | 85,985 |
Similar research and development internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Reports Developer | 8.46% | 86,359 |
| Security Systems Specialist | 8.59% | 117,676 |
| Senior NOC Technician | 9.03% | 12,979 |
| Configuration Manager | 10.54% | 5,071 |
| Senior Desktop Support Analyst | 10.88% | 85,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by research and development interns
The most common foreign language among research and development interns is Spanish at 36.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 36.0%
- French, 14.5%
- Mandarin, 9.3%
- Chinese, 9.0%
- German, 4.5%
- Other, 26.7%
Research and development internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.0% |
| French | 14.5% |
| Mandarin | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 9.0% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Other | 26.7% |
