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Oregon State U. Put Its Chips on Computer Science. Then the Bottom Fell Out.
Matched: generative AI
Oregon State University is facing a $19 million budget shortfall after over-investing in computer science, a major that saw surging enrollment demand. The rise of generative AI has since dampened student and employer interest in the field, causing enrollment to drop sharply. The situation highlights the financial risks universities face when they tie academic expansion to volatile job market trends.