SOC 25-1126
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score
⚠️54/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥20,840
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$78K
$48K – $135K
Projected Growth
📈+0.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖95/100
High exposure
💡 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 54/100 — 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 →
💡 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 →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ 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
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 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% |