Healthcare Careers Overtake Tech As AI-Proof Jobs

An IDP report published Nov. 30, 2025, finds healthcare and allied medical professions dominate AI-resistant, high-growth jobs across the US, UK, Canada and Australia. The study cites projected growth rates—nurse practitioners +46% in the US to 2031, physician assistants +28%—and higher median salaries, while many software and analytics roles show elevated automation exposure. Indian students are shifting interest toward nursing and allied health programs.
Key Points
- 1Showcases healthcare roles leading AI-resistant job growth across US, UK, Canada, Australia.
- 2Highlights higher salaries and projected growth—nurse practitioners +46% US 2031, physician assistants +28%.
- 3Urges students to favor human-centered training; tech roles require added soft skills and adaptability.
Scoring Rationale
IDP's cross-country data gives high relevance and credibility, but it's a single report without peer-reviewed validation.
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