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The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)
February 18, 2026
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Computer science enrollment is dropping at US universities, except for those offering AI majors.
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Chinese universities are actively integrating AI into their curricula, contrasting with some resistance in the US.
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Students are shifting towards AI-focused programs to enhance their job prospects.
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