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National Student Clearinghouse: US computer science enrollment fell 12%+ for undergrads and 10%+ for grad students this fall, as AI reduces coding jobs (Elizabeth Rembert/Bloomberg)

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In short

Fresh data shows substantial contractions across collegiate technical tracks this fall semester. Undergraduate participation in computer science programs plummeted by more than 12 percent, alongside a parallel drop exceeding 10 percent for advanced degree seekers. This academic retreat corresponds with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, which continues to cut into the availability of programming positions.

Key points

  • Advancements in artificial intelligence are actively reducing the broader availability of…: Advancements in artificial intelligence are actively reducing the broader availability of traditional coding jobs.
  • Both undergraduate and graduate computer science programs are experiencing substantial si…: Both undergraduate and graduate computer science programs are experiencing substantial simultaneous enrollment drops.
  • Shifting labor market conditions are impacting the volume of students pursuing technology…: Shifting labor market conditions are impacting the volume of students pursuing technology-focused academic degrees.

Elizabeth Rembert / Bloomberg : National Student Clearinghouse: US computer science enrollment fell 12%+ for undergrads and 10%+ for grad students this fall, as AI reduces coding jobs   —  Computer and information science departments at US colleges saw an exodus of students this fall, with enrollment declining more than 12% …

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