Research associate professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Research associate professor gender statistics
30.4% of research associate professors are women and 69.6% of research associate professors are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Research associate professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Research associate professor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,217
Female income
$83,565
Research associate professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research associate professor positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of research associate professors are female.
Research associate professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.10% | 29.90% |
| 2011 | 70.54% | 29.46% |
| 2012 | 70.27% | 29.73% |
| 2013 | 69.91% | 30.09% |
| 2014 | 68.95% | 31.05% |
| 2015 | 69.66% | 30.34% |
| 2016 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2017 | 69.88% | 30.12% |
| 2018 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2019 | 69.02% | 30.98% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 31.54% |
| 2021 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
Research associate professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared research associate 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% |
| Research Associate Professor | 70% | 30% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Research associate professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research associate professors is White, which makes up 62.3% of all research associate professors. Comparatively, 17.6% of research associate professors are Asian and 8.9% of research associate professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.3%
- Asian, 17.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Research associate professor race
| Research associate professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Research associate professor race and ethnicity over time
See how research associate professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research associate professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.69% | 6.35% | 15.46% | 7.06% |
| 2011 | 68.39% | 6.19% | 16.19% | 6.81% |
| 2012 | 67.98% | 6.49% | 16.06% | 7.06% |
| 2013 | 67.11% | 6.85% | 16.35% | 7.31% |
| 2014 | 67.21% | 6.47% | 16.02% | 7.69% |
| 2015 | 65.65% | 6.70% | 16.96% | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 66.15% | 6.62% | 16.69% | 7.88% |
| 2017 | 65.22% | 6.37% | 17.86% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 67.01% | 6.11% | 16.18% | 8.12% |
| 2019 | 65.34% | 6.38% | 17.12% | 8.65% |
| 2020 | 63.42% | 6.08% | 16.76% | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 62.26% | 6.20% | 17.55% | 8.93% |
Research associate professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research associate professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research associate professors have the lowest average salary at $85,732.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,761 |
| White | $86,869 |
| Black or African American | $85,732 |
| Asian | $89,533 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,235 |
Average research associate professor age
See how the average age of research associate professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research associate 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 |
Research associate professor age breakdown
The average age of research associate professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the research associate professor population.
Research associate professor age breakdown
| Research Associate Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Research associate professor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Doctorate, 37%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Research associate professors by degree level
| Research associate professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Doctorate | 37% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Research associate professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,173 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,583 |
Research associate professor employment statistics
Most research associate professors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research associate professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research associate professors work.
Research associate professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 51% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Research associate professor jobs by company type
Employees with the research associate professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research associate professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research associate professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 3% |
Research associate professor jobs by industry
The most common industries for research associate professors are education, health care and manufacturing.
Research associate professor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Research associate professor turnover and employment statistics
Research associate professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research associate professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research associate professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research associate 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 research associate professor tenure
The average research associate professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 438 research associate professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Research associate professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Research associate professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research associate 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 Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Research Associate Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar research associate professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by research associate professors
The most common foreign language among research associate professors is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and German is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- French, 17.6%
- German, 11.8%
- Telugu, 5.9%
- Hindi, 5.9%
- Other, 29.4%
Research associate professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| French | 17.6% |
| German | 11.8% |
| Telugu | 5.9% |
| Hindi | 5.9% |
| Other | 29.4% |
