25-1121.00

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

2.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 25% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
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25%
of jobs safer
763
jobs riskier than this
+1.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

AI image generators like Midjourney and music composition tools like Suno challenge the output side of art, drama, and music disciplines, prompting debate about authentic creative instruction. Teaching studio technique, directing student performances, facilitating embodied creative development, and preparing students for professional arts careers require human mentorship and lived creative experience. Through 2027 AI will disrupt the commercial art and music job market that students enter, creating pressure on enrollment, but the pedagogical core of arts faculty work is resilient.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$80,190
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.7%
Little or no change
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →