""AI is upending the value equation in higher education. Colleges must prove they're preparing graduates by offering experiential learning and emphasizing in-demand, durable job skills that are less likely to become obsolete in an AI-driven economy.""
""I planned to be a therapist, but the way the world is going, by the time I obtain my degree, AI will have my job.""
""After seeing AI replacing entry-level jobs, I switched my major from computer science to electrical and computer engineering.""
""Half of student respondents feel uncertain about AI's impact on their future career, with 10% feeling depressed and 32% concerned.""
A report reveals that 42% of college-eligible students anticipate AI will impact their career paths, with 10% already altering their majors. The survey of 9,516 students indicates a consistent college attendance rate, though lower than in 2015. Many students express uncertainty about AI's effects on their futures, with half feeling uncertain and others reporting feelings of depression, concern, or anxiety. Experts emphasize the need for colleges to adapt by focusing on experiential learning and durable job skills to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy.
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