Science faculty member demographics and statistics in the US
Science faculty member demographics research summary. Zippia estimates science faculty member demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our science faculty member estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about science faculty members after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 13,219 science faculty members currently employed in the United States.
- 51.3% of all science faculty members are women, while 48.7% are men.
- The average science faculty member age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of science faculty members is White (63.6%), followed by Asian (14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Black or African American (6.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 16% of all science faculty members are LGBT.
- Science faculty members are 89% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Science faculty member demographics by:
Science faculty member gender statistics
51.3% of science faculty members are women and 48.7% of science faculty members are men.
- Female, 51.3%
- Male, 48.7%
Science faculty member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% |
| Male | 48.7% |
Science faculty member gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,285
Female income
$61,029
Science faculty member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in science faculty member positions over time. Currently, 51.3% of science faculty members are female.
Science faculty member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.33% | 50.67% |
| 2011 | 49.86% | 50.14% |
| 2012 | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| 2013 | 49.09% | 50.91% |
| 2014 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2015 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2016 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2017 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2018 | 48.48% | 51.52% |
| 2019 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
| 2020 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2021 | 48.70% | 51.30% |
Science faculty member related jobs gender ratio
We compared science faculty members 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% |
| Science Faculty Member | 49% | 51% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Science faculty member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among science faculty members is White, which makes up 63.6% of all science faculty members. Comparatively, 14.7% of science faculty members are Asian and 9.7% of science faculty members are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.6%
- Asian, 14.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Science faculty member race
| Science faculty member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Asian | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Science faculty member race and ethnicity over time
See how science faculty member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Science faculty member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.04% | 6.93% | 12.65% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 69.74% | 6.78% | 13.38% | 7.59% |
| 2012 | 69.33% | 7.07% | 13.25% | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 68.47% | 7.43% | 13.54% | 8.09% |
| 2014 | 68.56% | 7.05% | 13.20% | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 67.01% | 7.28% | 14.15% | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 67.50% | 7.21% | 13.88% | 8.66% |
| 2017 | 66.58% | 6.95% | 15.04% | 8.71% |
| 2018 | 68.36% | 6.69% | 13.37% | 8.90% |
| 2019 | 66.69% | 6.96% | 14.31% | 9.42% |
| 2020 | 64.77% | 6.66% | 13.95% | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 63.62% | 6.79% | 14.74% | 9.70% |
Science faculty member wage gap by race
According to our data, asian science faculty members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american science faculty members have the lowest average salary at $62,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,877 |
| White | $63,973 |
| Black or African American | $62,957 |
| Asian | $66,364 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,301 |
Average science faculty member age
See how the average age of science faculty members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Science faculty member 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 |
Science faculty member age breakdown
The average age of science faculty members is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the science faculty member population.
Science faculty member age breakdown
| Science Faculty Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Science faculty member educational attainment
The most common degree for science faculty members is bachelor's degree, with 62% of science faculty members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Science faculty members by degree level
| Science faculty member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Science faculty member wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,041 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,832 |
Science faculty member employment statistics
Most science faculty members work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where science faculty members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where science faculty members work.
Science faculty member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Science faculty member jobs by company type
Employees with the science faculty member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most science faculty members prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Science faculty member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
Science faculty member jobs by industry
The most common industries for science faculty members are education, government and professional.
Science faculty member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Science faculty member turnover and employment statistics
Science faculty member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for science faculty members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Science faculty member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Science faculty member 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 science faculty member tenure
The average science faculty member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,088 science faculty members resumes in Zippia's database.
Science faculty member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Science faculty member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of science faculty members 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 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Science Faculty Member | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar science faculty member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 5,923 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by science faculty members
The most common foreign language among science faculty members is Spanish at 39.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 39.7%
- French, 12.3%
- Chinese, 8.2%
- Arabic, 8.2%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- Other, 26.1%
Science faculty member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.7% |
| French | 12.3% |
| Chinese | 8.2% |
| Arabic | 8.2% |
| Mandarin | 5.5% |
| Other | 26.1% |
