Teaching fellow demographics and statistics in the US
Teaching fellow demographics research summary. Zippia estimates teaching fellow demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our teaching fellow estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about teaching fellows after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 121,700 teaching fellows currently employed in the United States.
- 54.0% of all teaching fellows are women, while 46.0% are men.
- The average teaching fellow age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of teaching fellows is White (55.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.8%), Black or African American (11.9%) and Asian (8.4%).
- Teaching fellows are most in-demand in Phoenix, AZ.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for teaching fellows.
- 6% of all teaching fellows are LGBT.
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Teaching fellow demographics by:
Teaching fellow gender statistics
54.0% of teaching fellows are women and 46.0% of teaching fellows are men.
- Female, 54.0%
- Male, 46.0%
Teaching fellow gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% |
| Male | 46.0% |
Teaching fellow gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,872
Female income
$49,189
Teaching fellow gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in teaching fellow positions over time. Currently, 54.0% of teaching fellows are female.
Teaching fellow gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2011 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2012 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2013 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
| 2014 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2015 | 84.96% | 15.04% |
| 2016 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2017 | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 43.64% | 56.36% |
| 2019 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2020 | 45.40% | 54.60% |
| 2021 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
Teaching fellow related jobs gender ratio
We compared teaching fellows 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% |
| Teaching Fellow | 46% | 54% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Teaching fellow demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among teaching fellows is White, which makes up 55.1% of all teaching fellows. Comparatively, 18.8% of teaching fellows are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of teaching fellows are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Teaching fellow race
| Teaching fellow race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Teaching fellow race and ethnicity over time
See how teaching fellow racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Teaching fellow race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.91% | 7.24% | 12.02% | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 69.60% | 7.08% | 12.75% | 8.00% |
| 2012 | 69.19% | 7.38% | 12.62% | 8.24% |
| 2013 | 68.33% | 7.74% | 12.90% | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 68.42% | 7.36% | 12.57% | 8.88% |
| 2015 | 66.87% | 7.59% | 13.52% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 67.36% | 7.51% | 13.24% | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 66.44% | 7.26% | 14.41% | 9.11% |
| 2018 | 58.34% | 12.23% | 8.01% | 17.91% |
| 2019 | 59.03% | 11.39% | 8.10% | 17.84% |
| 2020 | 56.36% | 11.65% | 8.50% | 18.17% |
| 2021 | 55.12% | 11.90% | 8.39% | 18.81% |
Teaching fellow wage gap by race
According to our data, asian teaching fellows have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White teaching fellows have the lowest average salary at $52,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,459 |
| White | $52,332 |
| Black or African American | $57,698 |
| Asian | $59,225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,906 |
Average teaching fellow age
See how the average age of teaching fellows varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Teaching fellow age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Teaching fellow age breakdown
The average age of teaching fellows is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the teaching fellow population.
Teaching fellow age breakdown
| Teaching Fellow Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Teaching fellow educational attainment
The most common degree for teaching fellows is bachelor's degree, with 69% of teaching fellows earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Teaching fellows by degree level
| Teaching fellow degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Teaching fellow wage gap by degree level
According to the data, teaching fellows with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,657 annually. With a Master's degree, teaching fellows earn a median annual income of $59,416 compared to $51,849 for teaching fellows with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,416 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,439 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,849 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,657 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,483 |
Teaching fellow employment statistics
Most teaching fellows work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where teaching fellows work
Below, you can see the size of companies where teaching fellows work.
Teaching fellow jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Teaching fellow jobs by company type
Employees with the teaching fellow job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most teaching fellows prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Teaching fellow jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
Teaching fellow jobs by industry
The most common industries for teaching fellows are education, non profits and government.
Teaching fellow industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Teaching fellow turnover and employment statistics
Teaching fellow unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for teaching fellows between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Teaching fellow unemployment rate by year
| Year | Teaching fellow 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 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average teaching fellow tenure
The average teaching fellow stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,066 teaching fellows resumes in Zippia's database.
Teaching fellow tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Teaching fellow LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of teaching fellows 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 Fellow | 6.14% | - |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Developmental Mathematics Professor | 12.94% | 12,704 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar teaching fellow jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Developmental Mathematics Professor | 12.94% | 12,704 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by teaching fellows
The most common foreign language among teaching fellows is Spanish at 37.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.6%.
- Spanish, 37.0%
- French, 16.6%
- Chinese, 7.6%
- German, 7.0%
- Mandarin, 6.6%
- Other, 25.2%
Teaching fellow languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.0% |
| French | 16.6% |
| Chinese | 7.6% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.6% |
| Other | 25.2% |
