The belief that computer science degrees guarantee stable, high-paying jobs is losing ground, as new graduates face unemployment rates that surpass many other fields, all thanks to AI.
Higher Jobless Rates Compared to Other Majors
A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows unemployment among fresh computer science graduates ranges from 6.1% to 7.5%. This is more than double the rate faced by graduates in biology or art history, challenging the perception of computer science as a secure career path.
Struggles in the Job Market
The New York Times recently profiled graduates who have been unable to secure work despite strong academic credentials:
- Manasi Mishra, 21, graduated from Purdue University expecting competitive offers but managed only one interview, at Chipotle, and did not receive the position.
- Zach Taylor, who graduated from Oregon State University in 2023, applied to nearly 6,000 technology roles, resulting in just 13 interviews and no offers. Even McDonald’s rejected him for “lack of experience.”
Contributing Factors to the Decline
Several developments are contributing to the scarcity of entry-level opportunities:
- AI programming tools have reduced demand for junior coding positions.
- Workforce reductions at major technology firms such as Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have cut thousands of jobs.
- The “AI doom loop”, in which applicants use AI to mass-apply for jobs while employers use AI systems to filter and reject applications within minutes.
While the overall market remains challenging, some graduates are adapting. Mishra eventually found a role after submitting a cold application and sharing her experiences on TikTok, where her posts about the job search resonated with others in similar situations.
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Another fake article again from afaq .
How many supervisors or directors or even managers hold degrees in computers ? How many even know how to highlight a simple excel tab and lock it ?
How many of them can use acrobat reader or hyperlink a file ?
Or even create an email by themselves ?
Your article is fake. The jobs are not there because of cutbacks. Degrees holders are being jobs but tech bros are going down bcz they don’t value talent.
No ai tool has reduced any demand. Ai tools rely on computer degree holders.
Microsoft reduced their work force due to their inability to use labor. That’s why they hate employment contracts but failed to secure any talent
Same goes for meta . Meta is reducing staff bcz zuckerberg forced everyone to use metaverse which failed just like your hype articles.
In other words . Jobs are there, the bord doesn’t want less Profits.
Unlike you I am not a journalist but I actually have facts
The July report published by US dept of labor statistics issued Friday, included revisions
for May and June that were historically large, but
they were not unprecedented.
May’s jobs total was revised lower to 19,000, dowr
from an initial estimate of 139,000 – a total revision
of 120000 jobs. For the June jobs total, the BLS or
Friday said the US economy added just 14000
jobs, down from a preliminary estimate of 147,000
a revision of 133,000 jobs.
Pakistan is too over supplying IT Grads
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