The hottest college major hit a wall. What happened?
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Computer science, once a top major, is seeing a significant drop in college enrollment.
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This decline could impact future job opportunities and the tech industry's talent pool, potentially affecting career paths for students.
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Enrollment data indicates a significant drop in computer science majors after 15 years as a top college choice. This sudden decline marks a notable shift in student preferences for a field that has consistently attracted high numbers. The change suggests potential underlying factors affecting the perceived value or accessibility of computer science degrees. This trend could impact future workforce pipelines and the tech industry's talent pool.
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