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February 15, 2026
The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)
Students are losing some interest in computer science broadly but gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses.
TL;DR
- Computer science enrollment has decreased at University of California campuses for the first time in years.
- China is significantly embracing AI literacy, making AI coursework mandatory in top institutions.
- U.S. universities are rapidly launching new AI-specific majors and programs in response to student and industry demand.
- Some faculty members are resistant to integrating AI into university curricula, while administrators are pushing for it.
- Parents are also influencing student major choices, steering them away from fields perceived as susceptible to AI automation.
- The overall trend suggests a migration of students from traditional CS programs to AI-focused degrees.
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