SOC 25-1067
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ50/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ12,380
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$83K
$49K โ $167K
Projected Growth
๐+2.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 50/100 โ 6 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 $83K ($36K 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 50/100, Sociology 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 12,380 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 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles
AI-powered research and literature review tools
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
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer based training software
Data base user interface and query software
Calendar and scheduling software
Analytical or scientific software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
History and Archeology
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 | 59% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 53% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 76% |