AI Career Skills Move Beyond Computer Science

New data from Handshake, a platform for early-career hiring, shows that students across all majors are increasingly building AI-related experience, with the share of non-computer science students gaining AI skills rising to 45% in 2026 from 30% in 2023. The findings indicate that AI career readiness is no longer confined to computer science, as employers across industries seek candidates with AI literacy, prompting universities to integrate AI training into diverse curricula.

AI Career Skills Move Beyond Computer Science Joshua.Bay Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM New Handshake data shows how students across majors are building AI experience and navigating an evolving early-career job market. Byline s Joshua Bay