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Tech Graduates Face Rising Unemployment Amid AI Competition

6/2/2025

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Recent computer science graduates experience a 6.1% unemployment rate, while computer engineering graduates face 7.5%.
The tech job market is contracting due to automation and AI, reducing entry-level opportunities.
Experts highlight an oversupply of CS degrees and unrealistic expectations from the "learn to code" movement.
Graduates increasingly struggle against AI competition, with some resorting to unconventional survival methods.

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Story summary

Recent computer science graduates experience a 6.1% unemployment rate, while computer engineering graduates face 7.5%.
The tech job market is contracting due to automation and AI, reducing entry-level opportunities.
Experts highlight an oversupply of CS degrees and unrealistic expectations from the "learn to code" movement.
Graduates increasingly struggle against AI competition, with some resorting to unconventional survival methods.