Takeover Tracker
31%medium risk
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

54 shared · 18 different

core competencies

33%medium risk
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricEducation Teachers, PostsecondarySociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score30.6%32.6%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile42th54th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$72,090$82,540
Employment59K12K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Sociology and Anthropology
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Philosophy and Theology
History and Archeology
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

34%

total discount

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

30%

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.

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

8 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 and laboratory equipment.
66%Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Wage Comparison

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary earns +$10,450(+14%) vs Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Education Teachers, PostsecondarySociology Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$38,650$49,330
25th
$50,630$64,130
Median
$72,090$82,540
75th
$96,260$113,000
90th
$126,450$167,240

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Education Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
20242030203520402045

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

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

$50,052

from $72,090

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

$55,640

from $82,540

After adjusting for AI risk, Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary offers $5,588 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Education

0

Unique to Sociology

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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