The 25 college majors that may be safest from AI, ranked
A study by Census Bureau researchers suggests that certain college majors, particularly in healthcare and education, are less susceptible to AI-driven job displacement. Conversely, fields like computer science and journalism show higher exposure to AI automation.
Why it matters
This data provides critical guidance for students and educators navigating the changing labor market in the age of generative AI.
Incoming college students may now consider AI safety when choosing what major to pursue. travelview/Getty Images A working paper by Census Bureau researchers measured AI exposure in entry-level jobs across fields. The study found that education and healthcare fields are among the least affected by AI. Graduates in AI-exposed fields saw lower employment and earnings than their less-exposed peers. If you're hoping to get an early-career job in the age of AI , get ready to pick up the hard hat, scrubs, or chalk. Recent graduates are entering a job market where entry-level work is increasingly being reshaped by AI models, but not all fields may be equally exposed. Business Insider analyzed data from a September working paper by US Census Bureau researchers that estimates the extent to which different fields of study are exposed to AI.
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