SOC 25-1053
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ54/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ7,130
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$88K
$51K โ $164K
Projected Growth
๐+2.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Environmental Science 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
๐ก Workers in this field earn $88K ($41K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 54/100, Environmental Science 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 7,130 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and managing classroom dynamics and student behavior to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
๐ 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.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Computer aided design CAD software
Computer based training software
Calendar and scheduling software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
English Language
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 67% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 61% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 84% |