SOC 25-1113
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ49/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ13,350
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$76K
$45K โ $129K
Projected Growth
๐+2.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก 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
๐ก 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
๐ 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
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
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
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Computer based training software
Calendar and scheduling software
Word processing software
Information retrieval or search software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
Sociology and Anthropology
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
English Language
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 | 57% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 84% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 84% |