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University Enrollment Drops 15% Amid AI Job Market Crisis

2/1/2026

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Between 2010 and 2022, United States university enrollment declined 15%, due to state funding cuts and rising tuition.
AI chatbots have worsened the job market for graduates, with unemployment at 5.8%.
Graduates such as Alina McMahon struggle to find jobs and receive little employer feedback.
Experts including Simon Kho say firms reevaluate hiring and training due to AI.
Ryan Craig urges colleges to provide relevant work experiences to improve prospects.

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Story summary

Between 2010 and 2022, United States university enrollment declined 15%, due to state funding cuts and rising tuition.
AI chatbots have worsened the job market for graduates, with unemployment at 5.8%.
Graduates such as Alina McMahon struggle to find jobs and receive little employer feedback.
Experts including Simon Kho say firms reevaluate hiring and training due to AI.
Ryan Craig urges colleges to provide relevant work experiences to improve prospects.