Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Students are rethinking college majors as rising student debt, a weaker job market and fears about AI replacing jobs reshape career decisions. Business, health sciences and engineering are now among the most popular fields, while liberal arts and education are seeing declines. Experts say students are prioritizing majors tied to stable careers, higher salaries and specialized skills, though many still balance financial realities with personal passion when choosing a path.
Students are rethinking college majors as rising student debt, a weaker job market and fears about AI replacing jobs reshape career decisions. Business, health sciences and engineering are now among the most popular fields, while liberal arts and education are seeing declines. Experts say students are prioritizing majors tied to stable careers, higher salaries and specialized skills, though many still balance financial realities with personal passion when choosing a path.
