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There’s Never Been a Better Time to Study Computer Science
Computer science enrollment is declining as new graduates face higher unemployment rates, driven by AI's impact on programming jobs. Despite these challenges, CS majors still outearn peers and have lower underemployment rates, suggesting the field remains valuable despite evolving demands.
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