Which Careers Are Safest From AI? Healthcare, Engineering Top The List In GoHumanize Study

Healthcare and engineering graduates are likely to remain relatively secure in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven job market, unlike retail-related degree holders who may face shrinking employment opportunities, according to a study conducted by AI tool company GoHumanize, The Economic Times reports.

The study analysed more than 100 occupations across 24 degree fields to determine how automation and AI could impact future employment trends. Healthcare emerged as the most resilient sector, with an unemployment rate of just 1.2% and only 24% of job tasks considered vulnerable to automation. The report also highlighted the sector's strong earning potential, with median annual salaries nearing $118,000. Researchers noted that healthcare professionals are less likely to be replaced by AI because the industry relies heavily on human interaction, empathy, and critical decision-making.

Computer science and information technology ranked second, recording the fastest projected growth rate at 9.7%, with more than 47,000 new jobs expected in the coming years. However, the sector also carries a higher automation exposure, with nearly 53% of tasks potentially affected by AI tools. Despite this, roles such as AI researchers, software developers, and information security analysts continue to witness strong hiring demand as companies expand their digital and AI capabilities.

Business and management degrees also showed strong prospects in the study. More than 60,000 new management positions are expected to be created, with average annual salaries exceeding $123,000. The report suggested that leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making responsibilities remain difficult to fully automate, helping management professionals stay relevant in the evolving workplace.

Engineering was also listed among the top-performing fields, with projected job growth of 8%, relatively low automation exposure at 28%, and median annual salaries above $110,000. Other degree areas that performed well included human resources, legal and criminal justice, marketing, logistics and supply chain management, as well as repair and maintenance technology.

"You can't automate an electrician wiring a building or a physical therapist working with patients," the founder of GoHumanize commented. "Picking a degree where the actual work requires you to be there in person seems like the smartest decision now."

In contrast, retail-related degrees were identified as the most vulnerable in the AI-disrupted economy. The sector is projected to lose nearly 162,000 jobs by 2034, while automation could potentially replace up to 80% of existing retail tasks. Routine and repetitive responsibilities, especially in customer service and inventory management, are increasingly being handled by AI-powered systems and self-service technologies.

The study also highlighted the growing impact of AI on younger workers. Employees aged between 22 and 25 experienced a 16% decline in employment across AI-exposed roles over the past three years. This suggests that recent graduates and entry-level workers could be among the most affected groups as companies continue to accelerate automation and adopt AI-driven operations.

Overall, the study highlights the growing importance of choosing future-ready skills and adapting to technological changes in an increasingly automated job market.