Census study: most AI-exposed college majors see employment odds fall 5 points, starting pay down 13%
asusarla · x · 2026-09-16
- A new US Census Bureau study finds measurable AI impact on recent college graduates.
- The most AI-exposed decile of majors saw initial employment likelihood decline by 5 percentage points and initial earnings fall 13%.
- The negative changes are concentrated in the top decile, largely computer science, information systems, and other software-related fields.
- Shared by Derek Thompson, suggesting AI is already reshaping entry-level demand for tech graduates.
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