College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors
College students are changing majors to 'AI-proof' fields, focusing on skills like critical thinking and interpersonal skills. About 70% of college students see AI as a threat to their job prospects, according to a 2025 poll by the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School.
College students are rethinking their majors due to the rise of artificial intelligence. Josephine Timperman, a 20-year-old at Miami University in Ohio, switched from business analytics to marketing to develop 'human' skills. About 70% of college students see AI as a threat to their job prospects, according to a 2025 poll. Students are seeking majors that teach skills like critical thinking and interpersonal skills, which are harder to automate. Experts are uncertain about the future job market, with some suggesting a focus on liberal education fundamentals. A recent Gallup poll found that 48% of Gen Z workers believe the risks of AI outweigh its benefits.
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