College students are shifting their academic focus away from majors with high AI disruption risk, such as computer science and statistics, and toward fields like healthcare and engineering. A Goldman Sachs analysis revealed a statistically significant drop in enrollment for AI-exposed majors starting in the 2025-26 academic year, with a corresponding increase in safer fields. This behavioral response appears to be occurring more rapidly than previous technological transitions, driven by students observing the impact of AI on entry-level jobs and internships. AI
IMPACT This shift indicates a growing awareness among students about AI's impact on the job market, potentially influencing future workforce skills and educational priorities.
RANK_REASON Analysis of enrollment data showing a significant shift in academic choices due to AI concerns. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
- computer programming
- computer science
- engineering
- Gallup
- Gen Z
- Goldman Sachs
- healthcare
- Lumina Foundation
- Pierfrancesco Mei
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