College students are in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are
College students are switching majors due to concerns about AI replacing their future jobs, with 70% viewing AI as a threat to their job prospects. Many are pivoting towards majors that emphasize critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
College students are changing majors due to AI concerns. About 70% of students see AI as a threat to their job prospects, according to a 2025 poll by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School. Students like Josephine Timperman, who switched from business analytics to marketing, are focusing on developing critical thinking and interpersonal skills. University officials lack guidance on what skills will be valuable in the coming decades. A recent Gallup poll found that U.S. workers are increasingly concerned about being replaced by new technologies. Students are seeking 'AI-proof' majors, but it's unclear what those are.
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