# Why Engineering Is No Longer A Sure Thing College Major When It Comes To Jobs

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/why-engineering-is-no-longer-a-sure-thing-college-major-when-wszv>
> Published: 2026-07-25 10:30:00+00:00

# Why Engineering Is No Longer A Sure Thing College Major When It Comes To Jobs

By Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes StaffSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)Exclusive LinkedIn data shows engineering majors have been hit hard in today’s weak, AI-affected job market. Here’s what specialties are hurting the most.

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