49
/100

SOC 25-1113

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

ElevatedFrey/Osborne: 40.0%

Risk Score

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49/100

Elevated

US Employment

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13,350

Total workers

Median Wage

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$76K

$45K โ€“ $129K

Projected Growth

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+2.3%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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95/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 49/100 โ€” 5 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 $76K ($30K 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 49/100, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 13,350 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 Social Work 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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Large language model automation of analysis tasks

2

AI coding assistants reducing developer demand

3

AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting

4

Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles

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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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.

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

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Supervise students' laboratory and field work.

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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Document management software

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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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Information retrieval or search software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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Education and Training

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Sociology and Anthropology

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Therapy and Counseling

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Psychology

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English Language

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$76K
+$30K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score49/100
+5

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure95/100
+57

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth2.3%
-1.4%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

OccupationRiskWageOverlap
Dentists, All Other Specialists13$226K57%
Postsecondary Teachers22$82K84%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other22$78K84%