Chart 5. Percent change in skills scores due to projected changes in occupational employment, by typical education needed for entry, 2023–33 projected
Skills category Less than bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree or higher

Science

0.66 0.25

Physical strength and stamina

0.64 -0.17

Mechanical

0.49 0.07

Creativity and innovation

0.19 -0.10

Project management

0.18 0.04

Interpersonal

0.17 -0.10

Leadership

0.15 0.02

Fine motor

0.13 0.10

Detail oriented

0.07 0.09

Problem solving and decision making

0.06 0.07

Critical and analytical thinking

0.05 0.21

Adaptability

0.04 -0.01

Writing and reading

-0.04 0.06

Customer service

-0.06 -0.11

Speaking and listening

-0.08 -0.06

Computers and information technology

-0.24 0.19

Mathematics

-0.30 0.15

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.