54
/100

SOC 25-1062

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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54/100

Elevated

US Employment

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11,430

Total workers

Median Wage

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$84K

$51K โ€“ $165K

Projected Growth

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+2.4%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 54/100 โ€” 10 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $84K ($38K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 54/100, Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 11,430 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing classroom dynamics and student behavior and inspiring and motivating students through personal connection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

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AI summarization replacing manual report compilation

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AI-powered research and literature review tools

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Large language model automation of analysis tasks

4

Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior

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Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection

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Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons

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Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges

๐Ÿ“Š Task Automation Breakdown

Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.

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Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

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Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Computer based training software

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Calendar and scheduling software

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Word processing software

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Information retrieval or search software

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Electronic mail software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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Education and Training

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English Language

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Sociology and Anthropology

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History and Archeology

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Foreign Language

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$84K
+$38K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score54/100
+10

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth2.4%
-1.3%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K67%
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers16$145K61%
Postsecondary Teachers22$82K84%