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Computer Science Grads Face Rising Unemployment Amid AI Advances

8/11/2025

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Recent findings from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show that computer science graduates are grappling with unemployment rates between 6.1% and 7.5%, far exceeding those of other fields. Individuals like Manasi Mishra and Zach Taylor are feeling the pinch from AI advancements and tech layoffs, though Mishra's perseverance paid off when she landed a job through a cold application.

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Recent findings from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show that computer science graduates are grappling with unemployment rates between 6.1% and 7.5%, far exceeding those of other fields. Individuals like Manasi Mishra and Zach Taylor are feeling the pinch from AI advancements and tech layoffs, though Mishra's perseverance paid off when she landed a job through a cold application.