Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace computer science teachers, postsecondary?AI replacement risk 63% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$96,980
25th–75th pct. $66,600–$131,320
Top pay (est.)
$221,300
Top 10% $170,200
Pay in 5 years
$110,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$126,000est.
$108,400–$146,300
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.9%
3,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

63%
High
Ranked #678 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 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Writing
4.9
Speaking
4.9
Instructing
4.8
Critical Thinking
4.5
Active Listening
4.4
Learning Strategies
4.4
Active Learning
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
6.5
Education and Training
6.4
Customer and Personal Service
5.3
English Language
5.1
Mathematics
4.8
Administrative
4.4
Engineering and Technology
4.3
Administration and Management
4.2

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeTraining and Teaching OthersGetting InformationProcessing InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsWorking with Computers

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityNear Vision

Education of workers

Master's degree
47%
Doctoral degree
42%
Bachelor's degree
11%

Training before entry

None / short demo
33%
Up to 1 month
30%
2–4 years
12%
1–3 months
8%
6–12 months
8%
1–2 years
5%
4–10 years
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
32%
4–6 years
21%
Over 10 years
16%
1–2 years
12%
None
10%
8–10 years
3%
3–6 months
3%
6–12 months
2%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (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.