54
/100

SOC 25-1192

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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54/100

Elevated

US Employment

๐Ÿ‘ฅ

2,630

Total workers

Median Wage

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$77K

$48K โ€“ $133K

Projected Growth

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+3.4%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Family and Consumer Sciences 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 $77K ($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, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated grading and assessment tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 2,630 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 Family and Consumer Sciences 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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Automated grading and assessment tools

2

AI-powered research and literature review tools

3

AI tutoring systems providing personalized instruction

4

AI summarization replacing manual report compilation

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

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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 food science, nutrition, and child care.

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Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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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Data base management system software

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Information retrieval or search software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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English Language

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Education and Training

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Customer and Personal Service

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Psychology

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Administration and Management

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$77K
+$31K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score54/100
+10

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth3.4%
-0.3%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

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