54
/100

SOC 25-1125

History Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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54/100

Elevated

US Employment

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19,860

Total workers

Median Wage

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$82K

$48K โ€“ $158K

Projected Growth

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-0.2%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก History 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 weak projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $82K ($35K 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, History Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 19,860 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons and mentoring students through personal and academic challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace History 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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Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand

2

AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting

3

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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Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons

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Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges

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Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior

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Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time

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 ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.

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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

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 user interface and query software

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Information retrieval or search software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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History and Archeology

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English Language

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Education and Training

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Law and Government

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Geography

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$82K
+$35K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score54/100
+10

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth-0.2%
-3.9%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K67%
Postsecondary Teachers22$82K79%
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers16$145K61%