Sociology professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Sociology professor gender statistics
49.6% of sociology professors are women and 50.4% of sociology professors are men.
- Male, 50.4%
- Female, 49.6%
Sociology professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Sociology professor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,456
Female income
$72,598
Sociology professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sociology professor positions over time. Currently, 49.6% of sociology professors are female.
Sociology professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.03% | 48.97% |
| 2011 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2012 | 51.24% | 48.76% |
| 2013 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2014 | 49.67% | 50.33% |
| 2015 | 50.51% | 49.49% |
| 2016 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2017 | 50.77% | 49.23% |
| 2018 | 50.18% | 49.82% |
| 2019 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2020 | 49.10% | 50.90% |
| 2021 | 50.41% | 49.59% |
Sociology professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared sociology 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% |
| Sociology Professor | 50% | 50% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Sociology professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sociology professors is White, which makes up 66.6% of all sociology professors. Comparatively, 11.3% of sociology professors are Asian and 9.9% of sociology professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sociology professor race
| Sociology professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sociology professor race and ethnicity over time
See how sociology professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sociology professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.98% | 7.11% | 9.26% | 8.08% |
| 2011 | 72.67% | 6.96% | 9.98% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 72.26% | 7.25% | 9.86% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 7.61% | 10.14% | 8.33% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 7.24% | 9.81% | 8.71% |
| 2015 | 69.94% | 7.46% | 10.76% | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 70.43% | 7.39% | 10.48% | 8.90% |
| 2017 | 69.51% | 7.14% | 11.65% | 8.95% |
| 2018 | 71.29% | 6.87% | 9.97% | 9.14% |
| 2019 | 69.63% | 7.14% | 10.91% | 9.67% |
| 2020 | 67.70% | 6.85% | 10.55% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 66.55% | 6.97% | 11.35% | 9.95% |
Sociology professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sociology professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sociology professors have the lowest average salary at $75,465.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,829 |
| White | $76,988 |
| Black or African American | $75,465 |
| Asian | $80,565 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,525 |
Average sociology professor age
See how the average age of sociology professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sociology 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 |
Sociology professor age breakdown
The average age of sociology professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the sociology professor population.
Sociology professor age breakdown
| Sociology Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Sociology professor educational attainment
The most common degree for sociology professors is bachelor's degree, with 46% of sociology professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 40% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 40%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Sociology professors by degree level
| Sociology professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 40% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Sociology professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,202 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,355 |
Sociology professor employment statistics
Company size where sociology professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sociology professors work.
Sociology professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Sociology professor jobs by company type
Employees with the sociology professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sociology professors prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Sociology professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 92% |
| Private | 3% |
| Government | 5% |
Sociology professor turnover and employment statistics
Sociology professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sociology professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sociology professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sociology 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 sociology professor tenure
The average sociology professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 sociology professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sociology professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Sociology professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sociology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Sociology Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar sociology professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Instructor | 6.04% | 39,719 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by sociology professors
The most common foreign language among sociology professors is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 11.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- Russian, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Turkish, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
Sociology professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| Russian | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Turkish | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |