Passion vs. paycheck: AI and student debt push students to rethink their majors

Student choices for majors are increasingly influenced by job market stability, potential starting salaries, and fears concerning AI-related job losses. Data from Student Choice indicates that business, health sciences, and engineering remain popular fields, while liberal arts, communications, and education are seeing fewer applicants. Experts advise considering trade school or community college paths if student loans might exceed expected starting salaries.