Takeover Tracker
31%medium risk
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

55 shared · 17 different

core competencies

31%medium risk
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricEducation Teachers, PostsecondaryCommunications Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score30.6%31.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile42th46th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$72,090$77,800
Employment59K29K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communications and Media
Psychology
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Analyzing Data or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Education and Training

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

34%

total discount

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

7 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
68%Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
54%Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
52%Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

5 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
73%Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
72%Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
68%Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
52%Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Wage Comparison

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary earns +$5,710(+8%) vs Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryCommunications Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$38,650$47,100
25th
$50,630$60,060
Median
$72,090$77,800
75th
$96,260$103,230
90th
$126,450$160,210

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Education Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Education Teachers, Postsecondary has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Communications Teachers, Postsecondary.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

$50,052

from $72,090

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

$53,495

from $77,800

After adjusting for AI risk, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary offers $3,443 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Education

0

Unique to Communications

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
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