Takeover Tracker
32%medium risk
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
vs

56 shared · 16 different

core competencies

31%medium risk
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPolitical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCommunications Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score31.6%31.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile49th46th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$94,680$77,800
Employment17K29K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Philosophy and Theology
History and Archeology
Law and Government
Geography
Analyzing Data or Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Sociology and Anthropology
Communications and Media
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

31%

total discount

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

7 of 15 at risk
86%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 -$16,880(-18%) vs Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCommunications Teachers, Postsecondary
10th
$50,490$47,100
25th
$65,330$60,060
Median
$94,680$77,800
75th
$127,480$103,230
90th
$173,380$160,210

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary2028–2035
20242030203520402045

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

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$64,723

from $94,680

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

$53,495

from $77,800

After adjusting for AI risk, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary offers $11,228 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Political

0

Unique to Communications

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
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