54
/100

SOC 25-1064

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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54/100

Elevated

US Employment

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3,290

Total workers

Median Wage

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$87K

$50K โ€“ $164K

Projected Growth

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+3.3%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Geography 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 $87K ($40K 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, Geography Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 3,290 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in inspiring and motivating students through personal connection and adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Geography 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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Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions

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AI tutoring systems providing personalized instruction

3

AI summarization replacing manual report compilation

4

Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection

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Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time

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Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior

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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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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 urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.

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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

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

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

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Document management software

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Graphics or photo imaging software

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Computer based training software

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Calendar and scheduling software

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Geographic information system

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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English Language

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Geography

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Education and Training

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History and Archeology

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Mathematics

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$87K
+$40K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score54/100
+10

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth3.3%
-0.4%

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%