Graduating in the Age of AI Leads to a Decline in Starting Salaries
A new study reveals that the proliferation of artificial intelligence has caused a decline in the income and employment of graduates from the most affected fields.
The rise of artificial intelligence technologies has coincided with a marked decline in starting earnings and employment for individuals graduating from university majors most impacted by this field.
Research Findings
A new economic study showed that the rise of artificial intelligence has created a concerning trend that could affect post-graduation career outcomes for years to come.
US Census Bureau Data
Economists at the United States Census Bureau examined data covering approximately 29 percent of bachelor's degrees conferred between 2016 and 2024.
As a result of the analyses, it was determined that notable negative impacts emerged on recent graduates following the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022.