Somewhat Resilient

Last Update: 10/7/2026

AI Resilience Score for CS Teachers, Postsecondary:

40.8%

Median Score

Meaningful human contribution

Low

Long-term employer demand

Med

Sustained economic opportunity

Med

Our confidence in this score:
High

Methodology and Scoring Rationale

To score how resilient postsecondary computer science teaching is to AI, we ask one question in three parts:

First, how much of the job still needs a human, read from five AI-exposure sources: our own AI Resilience Model, Anthropic's Observed Exposure, Microsoft's AI Applicability, Will Robots Take My Job, and OpenAI Signals. We call this dimension Meaningful Human Contribution (MHC) and weight it at 40%.

Next, whether employers will keep hiring for this job over the long term. This dimension, which we call Long-term Employer Demand (LTE), is calculated from BLS data and weighted at 30%.

Last, whether pay and mobility will hold up. We use wage bill and adaptive capacity data from independent researchers (Althoff & Reichardt, 2026; Manning & Aguirre, 2026). We call this dimension Sustained Economic Opportunity (SEO) and weight it at 30%.

For postsecondary CS teachers, all eight sources had data and largely agreed: four of five AI exposure sources rated this role Low in resilience, with only Will Robots Take My Job reaching Medium, so confidence is high. Demand and pay signals came in at Medium, offering some stability. That mix lands the role at "Somewhat Resilient," held back mainly by high AI exposure in content delivery.

AI Resilience Report forComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$96,980 median salary•3,200 annual openings•SOC Code: 25-1021.00

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.

Computer science professors are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing parts of the job (like drafting course materials and giving feedback on student code) even while the most important parts of teaching remain deeply human. The core work of mentoring students, explaining tricky concepts, building classroom community, and shaping what good education looks like is still something AI simply cannot do well.

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This role is somewhat resilient

Computer science professors are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing parts of the job (like drafting course materials and giving feedback on student code) even while the most important parts of teaching remain deeply human. The core work of mentoring students, explaining tricky concepts, building classroom community, and shaping what good education looks like is still something AI simply cannot do well.

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Latest AI news for CS Teachers, Postsecondary

These articles highlight the evolving landscape for postsecondary computer science teachers in the age of AI. For instance, the discussion around declining job satisfaction among professors due to AI suggests a need for resilience and adaptability in teaching methods. Additionally, insights from Purdue University experts illustrate how AI is reshaping educational roles, urging educators to incorporate AI literacy into their curricula. Embracing these changes can empower future educators to thrive in a technology-driven environment, ensuring they remain indispensable in shaping the next generation of computer scientists.

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Career: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

They teach college students about computers and programming, helping them understand how technology works and how to create software.

Employment & Wage Data

Median Wage

$96,980

Jobs (2025)

43,900

Growth (2025-35)

+4.9%

Annual Openings

3,200

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Experience

None

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035

Task-Level AI Resilience Scores

AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years

1

95% ResilienceCore Task

Participate in campus and community events.

2

94% ResilienceSupplemental

Act as advisers to student organizations.

3

92% ResilienceCore Task

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

4

92% ResilienceSupplemental

Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.

5

90% ResilienceCore Task

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

6

90% ResilienceSupplemental

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

7

90% ResilienceSupplemental

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.

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