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What Counts As A Safe Degree In The Age Of AI? Here’s What Matters Now

A Forbes analysis by Sarah Hernholm reports that college majors combining strong demand, transferable skills, and lasting career potential are considered safest in the age of AI, with fields like healthcare, engineering, and data science leading the list. The article advises students to prioritize degrees that develop human-centric skills such as critical thinking and emotional intelligence, which AI cannot easily replicate.

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What Counts As A Safe Degree In The Age Of AI? Here’s What Matters Now
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By Sarah Hernholm, ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationWhat makes a college degree "safe" today? Discover the majors that combine strong demand, transferable skills, and lasting career potential.

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