Computer science graduates are facing unprecedented unemployment rates of 6.1% to 7.5% according to the New York Federal Reserve, higher than art history (3%) and English majors (4.9%).
Oxford Economics reports that employment for recent computer science and math graduates has declined by 8% since 2022, while software development job postings on Indeed plummeted 71% between February 2022 and August 2025.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that artificial intelligence now writes 30% of the company's code, as tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta continue massive layoffs despite hitting record valuations like Microsoft's $4 trillion milestone.
Tracy Camp from the Computing Research Association warns that new graduates are particularly vulnerable as universities are only beginning to train students in AI-based coding tools that companies now demand.
Industry experts like Amazon Web Services' Deepak Singh and veteran engineer David Barajas emphasize that while AI transforms the field, computer science skills remain valuable for those who adapt, with Barajas stating "AI won't replace you as an engineer - an engineer with AI will replace you."
