Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

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AUTOMATION RISK
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29%
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
4.3%
by year 2033
WAGES
$78,410
or $37.69 per hour
Volume
2,660
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
5.4/10

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Calculated automation risk

29% (Low Risk)

Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.

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Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Originality

  • Social Perceptiveness

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' job openings is expected to rise 4.3% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' was $78,410, or $37 per hour

'Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' were paid 63.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 2,660 people employed as 'Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 57 thousand people are employed as 'Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary'.

Job description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

SOC Code: 25-1192.00

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Kay-Lynne Schaller (Low) 10 months ago
Because this field is constantly evolving, and is very diverse. The teacher needs to take into account the learning style of students and be able to relate each area of the field to other areas.
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