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Inside Higher Ed · September 22, 2026 · On the brief until October 6, 2026

Report: AI Created Recession-Like Job Market for Some New Grads

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Depressing entry-level pay and hiring for exposed college majors

A study by Census Bureau economists found that generative artificial intelligence reduced starting earnings and hiring rates for graduates in exposed majors such as computer science and accounting. Initial earnings for these workers fell thirteen percent, matching losses seen during a major recession. Many graduates shifted into lower-paying retail and restaurant jobs.

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Instructors and students can evaluate how colleges should adapt their degree programs when technical majors face recession-level wage drops upon graduation.

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