A.I. Exposure · Academic Programs

Academic Program A.I. Exposure Index

How exposed is each program to A.I.-driven task automation? Lower composite scores mean more protected from displacement.

1,806
Academic programs scored across the full federal CIP taxonomy
9
O*NET work characteristic variables across 3 dimensions
911
Occupations scored, linked to programs via NCES crosswalk
3
Dimensions: digital intensity, human contact, physical anchor

How the Index Works

The index measures each program's net exposure to AI displacement by balancing digital work intensity against two protective factors. Routine device use (iPads for transactions, computers for documentation) does not equal AI readiness. A child care worker who logs attendance on a tablet is not in the same risk category as a data analyst. The index captures this distinction.

Digital Intensity

How computer- and data-intensive is the core work?

Working with Computers
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information

Human Contact

Does the job require empathy, direct care, or constant interpersonal contact?

Assisting and Caring for Others
Working Directly with the Public
Face-to-Face Discussions

Physical Anchor

Is the work grounded in physical presence, manual skill, or safety responsibility?

Spend Time Using Hands
Spend Time Sitting (inverted)
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Each dimension is computed from O*NET 31.0 survey data, normalized to a 0-1 scale; a score of 0 means fully protected and 1 fully exposed.

Opportunity Data Academic Program AI Exposure Index

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Reading this table: AI exposure scores closer to 0 mean the program's tasks are harder for AI to perform. High human-contact and physical-task scores indicate work that requires in-person, hands-on skills -- making those programs more resistant to AI automation.

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Suggested citation:
Rowe, B. (2026). Opportunity Data Academic Program AI Exposure Index. Opportunity Data. opportunitydata.org/ai-exposure
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Released April 2026 · Updated September 2026