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Computer Science

🇺🇸 United States · Engineering
First to lose entry-level jobsAmong the riskiest 7% of 220 majors

My Major Lifespan

11 mo
00days 00:00:00:000

until AI starts shrinking hiring of this major’s graduates
Sep 24, 2027 · 362 days left

Likely range now – 2 yrs 11 mo
Class of 2030: the hiring decline may start before you graduate
AI agents already handle the coding, testing, and code review that used to go to new hires, and Big Tech and IT services firms are already cutting junior hiring. With no licensing barrier, the pressure arrives here first; only systems software and fast-growing AI roles lag slightly.

Major lifespan is the time left until AI is expected to start shrinking hiring of this major’s graduates. It doesn’t mean the major will disappear or that everyone will lose their job.

AI vs Humans: whose side are you on?

Entry-level hiringShrinking
Among majors14 / 220

Where graduates go

2030

Career paths · time left at graduation in 2030

Software EngineerVery highAI replacement may begin before graduationMar 2029Backend DeveloperVery highAI replacement may begin before graduationMar 2029AI / Machine Learning EngineerHigh2 yrs 3 moSep 2032Systems Software Engineer (OS/Kernel)High2 yrs 3 moSep 2032

Is computer science still worth it with AI?

There is no single answer for every student. Compare the cost of a program, what you want to learn, opportunities to build experience, and the jobs you would actually consider after graduation.

What jobs can a computer science degree lead to?

BLS data for the broader computer and information technology degree field includes software development, systems analysis, and information security among its career paths. These are examples of where graduates work, not a placement guarantee for a particular degree or college.

What should you look for in a program?

Read the course list and check how much practice you get in programming, algorithms, systems, and testing. Look for projects where you build and debug something yourself. Compare internship access and total cost alongside the curriculum.

How should you learn with AI tools?

Use generated code as something to test and question. Explain why it works, find a case where it fails, and improve it. GitHub’s guidance on checking AI output is a useful starting point for this habit.

What does the major countdown mean?

The countdown is this site’s estimate of when hiring of this major’s graduates could start to shrink because of AI, based on its typical degree program. It does not mean the major disappears or that every graduate loses work, and it is not a college ranking, employment rate, or estimate of your financial return. Pick your graduation year to see how much time would remain after you graduate, and read the related career explanations before drawing a conclusion.

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Sources describe work, regulations and education. AI replacement dates and scores are AI estimates, not predictions by the cited organizations. Methodology