Will AI replace agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 49% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$98,700
25th–75th pct. $66,410–$126,850
Top pay (est.)
$212,100
Top 10% $163,150
Pay in 5 years
$114,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$132,000est.
$113,500–$153,300
Outlook score
61/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
49%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.9%
800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

49%
Moderate
Ranked #507 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Speaking
5.0
Reading Comprehension
5.0
Writing
5.0
Instructing
4.8
Active Listening
4.6
Learning Strategies
4.6
Active Learning
4.5
Monitoring
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
6.0
Biology
5.4
English Language
5.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.8
Mathematics
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.5
Geography
4.3
Food Production
4.0

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGetting InformationTraining and Teaching OthersScheduling Work and ActivitiesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationThinking Creatively

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
55%
Post-doctoral training
27%
Master's degree
14%
Bachelor's degree
1%
Associate's degree
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
36%
1–2 years
17%
6–12 months
17%
Over 10 years
17%
None / short demo
11%
1–3 months
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
67%
Over 10 years
20%
1–2 years
4%
6–8 years
4%
4–6 years
2%
6–12 months
1%
None
1%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★★ Hard to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.