54
/100

SOC 25-1122

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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54/100

Elevated

US Employment

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29,260

Total workers

Median Wage

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$78K

$47K โ€“ $160K

Projected Growth

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+2.1%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Communications 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 $78K ($31K 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, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 29,260 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing classroom dynamics and student behavior and adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Communications 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-generated written content replacing manual drafting

2

AI summarization replacing manual report compilation

3

AI-powered research and literature review tools

4

Automated grading and assessment tools

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior

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Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time

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Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges

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Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection

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

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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

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

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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Document management software

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Music or sound editing software

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Graphics or photo imaging software

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Desktop publishing software

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Video creation and editing software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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English Language

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Education and Training

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Communications and Media

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Psychology

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Computers and Electronics

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$78K
+$31K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score54/100
+10

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth2.1%
-1.6%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K67%
Postsecondary Teachers22$82K79%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other22$78K79%