Computer science enrollment at US colleges fell 12% this fall.
The National Student Clearinghouse, which tracks US college enrollment, released early fall figures on Thursday. Computer science enrollment fell 12.4% at four-year colleges and 10.4% in graduate programs, while health majors grew. The data covers 46% of colleges, and a final report follows in January.
Why it mattersBloomberg ties the drop to worries that AI is cutting junior coding jobs. If you advise students, expect more questions about whether a coding degree still pays off.
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