University professor demographics and statistics in the US
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University professor gender statistics
37.0% of university professors are women and 63.0% of university professors are men.
- Male, 63.0%
- Female, 37.0%
University professor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.0% |
| Female | 37.0% |
University professor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,941
Female income
$56,066
University professor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university professor positions over time. Currently, 37.0% of university professors are female.
University professor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
| 2011 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2013 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 2014 | 62.27% | 37.73% |
| 2015 | 63.06% | 36.94% |
| 2016 | 62.74% | 37.26% |
| 2017 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2018 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2019 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2020 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2021 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
University professor related jobs gender ratio
We compared university 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% |
| University Professor | 63% | 37% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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University professor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university professors is White, which makes up 66.6% of all university professors. Comparatively, 11.4% of university professors are Asian and 9.9% of university professors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
University professor race
| University professor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
University professor race and ethnicity over time
See how university professor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University professor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.01% | 7.10% | 9.26% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 72.71% | 6.94% | 9.99% | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 72.30% | 7.24% | 9.86% | 8.06% |
| 2013 | 71.43% | 7.60% | 10.15% | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 71.52% | 7.22% | 9.82% | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 69.97% | 7.45% | 10.76% | 8.99% |
| 2016 | 70.46% | 7.37% | 10.49% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 69.54% | 7.12% | 11.66% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 6.86% | 9.98% | 9.12% |
| 2019 | 69.66% | 7.13% | 10.92% | 9.65% |
| 2020 | 67.74% | 6.83% | 10.56% | 9.81% |
| 2021 | 66.58% | 6.96% | 11.36% | 9.93% |
University professor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian university professors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american university professors have the lowest average salary at $57,768.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,575 |
| White | $58,665 |
| Black or African American | $57,768 |
| Asian | $60,764 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,973 |
Average university professor age
See how the average age of university professors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
University 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 |
University professor age breakdown
The average age of university professors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the university professor population.
University professor age breakdown
| University Professor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
University professor educational attainment
The most common degree for university professors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of university professors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 24%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
University professors by degree level
| University professor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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University professor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,538 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,954 |
University professor employment statistics
Most university professors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where university professors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university professors work.
University professor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
University professor jobs by company type
Employees with the university professor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most university professors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
University professor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 5% |
University professor jobs by industry
The most common industries for university professors are education, professional and finance.
University professor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
University professor turnover and employment statistics
University professor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university professors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University professor unemployment rate by year
| Year | University 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 university professor tenure
The average university professor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 892 university professors resumes in Zippia's database.
University professor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
University professor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| University Professor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar university professor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by university professors
The most common foreign language among university professors is Spanish at 51.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 51.8%
- French, 13.9%
- Russian, 5.8%
- German, 4.4%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Other, 20.5%
University professor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.8% |
| French | 13.9% |
| Russian | 5.8% |
| German | 4.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Other | 20.5% |
