Enrollment Shifts in Computer Science and Humanities Majors

Students and families often ask which majors are prospering in the current era. The discussion reviews recent changes in enrollment, focusing on computer science and the humanities, and notes skills that employers in finance and technology seek.

■ Computer science and programming
- Enrollment surged, peaked, and is now declining
- Expected to stabilize, though AI tools reduce demand for basic coding
■ Humanities and social sciences
- Classics, philosophy, and anthropology show rising interest or enrollment
- Develop reasoning, cultural understanding, and observation skills
- Finance and technology firms recruit these graduates
■ Outlook
- Major preferences and enrollment patterns are expected to keep shifting

Viewers interested in education and career planning can gain an overview of how major choices and employer demand may be changing. It offers a basis for considering which skills and fields may be valued.