Special education professor demographics and statistics in the US
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Special education professor gender statistics
52.0% of special education professors are women and 48.0% of special education professors are men.
- Female, 52.0%
- Male, 48.0%
Special education professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% |
| Male | 48.0% |
Special education professor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,317
Female income
$57,301
Special education professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special education professor positions over time. Currently, 52.0% of special education professors are female.
Special education professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.62% | 51.38% |
| 2011 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2012 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2013 | 48.39% | 51.61% |
| 2014 | 47.26% | 52.74% |
| 2015 | 48.10% | 51.90% |
| 2016 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2017 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
| 2018 | 47.78% | 52.22% |
| 2019 | 47.35% | 52.65% |
| 2020 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2021 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
Special education professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared special education 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% |
| Special Education Professor | 48% | 52% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Special education professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special education professors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all special education professors. Comparatively, 12.2% of special education professors are Asian and 7.2% of special education professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.8%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Special education professor race
| Special education professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Special education professor race and ethnicity over time
See how special education professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special education professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 5.07% | 10.09% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 4.91% | 10.81% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 5.21% | 10.68% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 75.69% | 5.57% | 10.97% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 75.78% | 5.19% | 10.64% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.42% | 11.59% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 5.34% | 11.31% | 6.17% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 5.09% | 12.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 4.83% | 10.80% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 5.10% | 11.74% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 4.80% | 11.38% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 70.84% | 4.93% | 12.18% | 7.22% |
Special education professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special education professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american special education professors have the lowest average salary at $58,503.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,072 |
| White | $59,129 |
| Black or African American | $58,503 |
| Asian | $60,598 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,301 |
Average special education professor age
See how the average age of special education professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Special education 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 |
Special education professor age breakdown
The average age of special education professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the special education professor population.
Special education professor age breakdown
| Special Education Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Special education professor educational attainment
The most common degree for special education professors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of special education professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 39% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Master's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- License, 2%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Special education professors by degree level
| Special education professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Master's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| License | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Special education professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,285 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,303 |
Special education professor employment statistics
Company size where special education professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special education professors work.
Special education professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Special education professor turnover and employment statistics
Special education professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special education professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special education professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special education 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 special education professor tenure
The average special education professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 special education professors resumes in Zippia's database.
Special education professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Special education professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Special Education Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar special education professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by special education professors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Special education professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |