Computer Science Enrollment Now Declining Under Dark Cloud of AI
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Read full postComputer science enrollment in the US declined for the first time in nearly 20 years during the 2025-26 academic year, possibly influenced by AI's impact on coding jobs and education. Related IT fields also saw significant drops, while some students shifted to data analytics and data science. Industry layoffs in tech companies like Meta and Google further reflect changing job market conditions.



