University teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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University teacher gender statistics
61.9% of university teachers are women and 38.1% of university teachers are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
University teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
University teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,756
Female income
$45,720
University teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university teacher positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of university teachers are female.
University teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2011 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2012 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
| 2013 | 39.41% | 60.59% |
| 2014 | 39.53% | 60.47% |
| 2015 | 37.39% | 62.61% |
| 2016 | 39.67% | 60.33% |
| 2017 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2018 | 39.38% | 60.62% |
| 2019 | 37.88% | 62.12% |
| 2020 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2021 | 38.06% | 61.94% |
University teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared university teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| University Teacher | 38% | 62% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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University teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university teachers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all university teachers. Comparatively, 16.9% of university teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of university teachers are Asian.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
University teacher race
| University teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
University teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how university teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.15% | 9.86% | 7.38% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 64.19% | 10.01% | 7.73% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 64.22% | 9.28% | 8.11% | 15.21% |
| 2013 | 63.56% | 9.05% | 8.02% | 15.65% |
| 2014 | 63.11% | 9.01% | 9.28% | 15.09% |
| 2015 | 64.17% | 8.46% | 8.80% | 14.90% |
| 2016 | 63.02% | 9.05% | 8.16% | 15.94% |
| 2017 | 62.58% | 8.68% | 8.92% | 16.08% |
| 2018 | 61.79% | 8.87% | 10.03% | 15.53% |
| 2019 | 63.05% | 8.04% | 9.29% | 16.08% |
| 2020 | 60.33% | 8.32% | 9.14% | 16.33% |
| 2021 | 58.26% | 8.62% | 9.77% | 16.93% |
University teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, white university teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american university teachers have the lowest average salary at $47,309.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,305 |
| White | $49,512 |
| Black or African American | $47,309 |
| Asian | $49,470 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,219 |
Average university teacher age
See how the average age of university teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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University teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 35 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 43 |
University teacher age breakdown
The average age of university teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the university teacher population.
University teacher age breakdown
| University Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
University teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for university teachers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of university teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
University teachers by degree level
| University teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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University teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, university teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,782 annually. With a Master's degree, university teachers earn a median annual income of $55,554 compared to $49,677 for university teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,554 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,652 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,677 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,782 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,100 |
University teacher employment statistics
Most university teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where university teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university teachers work.
University teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
University teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the university teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most university teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
University teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 1% |
University teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for university teachers are education, non profits and health care.
University teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
University teacher turnover and employment statistics
University teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | University teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 6.57% |
| 2021 | 6.61% |
Average university teacher tenure
The average university teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 360 university teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
University teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
University teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university teachers 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 |
| Photography Instructor | 9.70% | 24,455 |
| University Teacher | 10.63% | - |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,449 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar university teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Photography Instructor | 9.70% | 24,455 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,449 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by university teachers
The most common foreign language among university teachers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 11.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- French, 11.7%
- Mandarin, 11.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 19.9%
University teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Mandarin | 11.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 19.9% |