Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of work, creating new opportunities while reshaping existing ones. For students planning their study abroad journey, choosing a degree that remains relevant in the age of AI is more important than ever. 

High-pay, high-growth, AI-safe degrees: Top 6-10

Ranking 

Occupation 

UG Study Area 

Further study needed 

Median US Salary 

Projected growth by 2031 

Risk level 

Voted Risk level 

Avg UG degree cost 

Overall Score 

Urologists 

Medicine 

Yes 

$236,000 

3.90% 

0.00% 

21.74% 

$237,394 

68.39 

Nurse Anesthetists 

Nursing 

Yes 

$212,650 

10.40% 

0.00% 

36.63% 

$78,604 

68.07 

Neurologists 

Medicine 

Yes 

$224,260 

6.80% 

0.00% 

21.79% 

$237,394 

68.05 

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians 

Medicine 

Yes 

$236,000 

3.90% 

0.00% 

25.74% 

$237,394 

67.81 

10 

Physical Therapists 

Occupational Therapy 

No 

$99,710 

14% 

0% 

25% 

$78,088 

67.52 

The 2025–26 AI-safe Degrees to Study Abroad Report offers clear, data-driven insights to help students and families make confident education and career decisions. 

What’s inside?

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Topics 

The most AI-safe jobs and degrees across key industries 

AI-safe roles requiring an undergrad degree vs advanced study 

High-paying AI-safe jobs 

High-growth & low-growth AI-safe jobs 

High-paying jobs with maximum automation risk 

This global report analyses industries, study areas, and job markets to uncover which careers are most resilient to automation and which may face greater disruption. Each career is assessed using multiple data points: 

  • Salaries across the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK 

  • Projected growth by 2031 

  • Automation risk levels 

  • Average education costs 

helping students compare global opportunities with clarity and confidence. 

Why download this report?

  • Comprehensive insights: Understand how AI is reshaping career security across top study destinations. 

  • Smarter decisions: Compare salaries, study costs, job growth, and automation risks before selecting your course or destination. 

  • Career longevity: Explore degrees linked to sustainable, future-ready professions. 

  • Future skills: Discover the additional skills and qualifications that can help you thrive in an AI-driven world. 

  • Global perspective: Make informed, data-backed choices about where and what to study abroad. 

Whether you’re deciding on your first degree or planning your next step, this report helps you align your passion with long-term stability.