Visiting faculty demographics and statistics in the US
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Visiting faculty gender statistics
50.9% of visiting faculties are women and 49.1% of visiting faculties are men.
- Female, 50.9%
- Male, 49.1%
Visiting faculty gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% |
| Male | 49.1% |
Visiting faculty gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,730
Female income
$59,721
Visiting faculty gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in visiting faculty positions over time. Currently, 50.9% of visiting faculties are female.
Visiting faculty gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2011 | 50.22% | 49.78% |
| 2012 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
| 2013 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2014 | 48.32% | 51.68% |
| 2015 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2016 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2017 | 49.42% | 50.58% |
| 2018 | 48.84% | 51.16% |
| 2019 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
| 2020 | 47.76% | 52.24% |
| 2021 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
Visiting faculty related jobs gender ratio
We compared visiting faculties 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% |
| Visiting Faculty | 49% | 51% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Visiting faculty demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among visiting faculties is White, which makes up 61.8% of all visiting faculties. Comparatively, 17.8% of visiting faculties are Asian and 9.0% of visiting faculties are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.8%
- Asian, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Visiting faculty race
| Visiting faculty race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Asian | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Visiting faculty race and ethnicity over time
See how visiting faculty racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Visiting faculty race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.23% | 6.41% | 15.75% | 7.15% |
| 2011 | 67.93% | 6.26% | 16.48% | 6.90% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 6.56% | 16.35% | 7.15% |
| 2013 | 66.66% | 6.92% | 16.64% | 7.40% |
| 2014 | 66.75% | 6.54% | 16.31% | 7.78% |
| 2015 | 65.19% | 6.76% | 17.25% | 8.08% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 6.69% | 16.98% | 7.97% |
| 2017 | 64.77% | 6.44% | 18.14% | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 66.55% | 6.18% | 16.47% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 64.88% | 6.44% | 17.41% | 8.74% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 6.15% | 17.05% | 8.90% |
| 2021 | 61.81% | 6.27% | 17.84% | 9.02% |
Visiting faculty wage gap by race
According to our data, asian visiting faculties have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american visiting faculties have the lowest average salary at $61,503.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,348 |
| White | $62,442 |
| Black or African American | $61,503 |
| Asian | $64,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,764 |
Average visiting faculty age
See how the average age of visiting faculties varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Visiting faculty 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 |
Visiting faculty age breakdown
The average age of visiting faculties is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the visiting faculty population.
Visiting faculty age breakdown
| Visiting Faculty Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Visiting faculty educational attainment
The most common degree for visiting faculties is bachelor's degree, with 48% of visiting faculties earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Visiting faculties by degree level
| Visiting faculty degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Visiting faculty wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,401 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,530 |
Visiting faculty employment statistics
Most visiting faculties work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where visiting faculties work
Below, you can see the size of companies where visiting faculties work.
Visiting faculty jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Visiting faculty jobs by company type
Employees with the visiting faculty job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most visiting faculties prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Visiting faculty jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 2% |
Visiting faculty jobs by industry
The most common industries for visiting faculties are education, professional and technology.
Visiting faculty industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Visiting faculty turnover and employment statistics
Visiting faculty unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for visiting faculties between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Visiting faculty unemployment rate by year
| Year | Visiting faculty 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 visiting faculty tenure
The average visiting faculty stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 697 visiting faculties resumes in Zippia's database.
Visiting faculty tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Visiting faculty LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of visiting faculties 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Visiting Faculty | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar visiting faculty jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special ED Teacher | 11.12% | 71,990 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by visiting faculties
The most common foreign language among visiting faculties is Spanish at 14.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 14.8% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 13.1%.
- Spanish, 14.8%
- Hindi, 14.8%
- Urdu, 13.1%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 9.8%
- Other, 36.0%
Visiting faculty languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 14.8% |
| Hindi | 14.8% |
| Urdu | 13.1% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 9.8% |
| Other | 36.0% |
