SOC 25-1126
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ54/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ20,840
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$78K
$48K โ $135K
Projected Growth
๐+0.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Philosophy and Religion 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 $78K ($32K 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, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 20,840 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in inspiring and motivating students through personal connection and mentoring students through personal and academic challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
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, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer based training software
Calendar and scheduling software
Word processing software
Information retrieval or search software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Philosophy and Theology
English Language
Education and Training
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
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% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 79% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 79% |