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Colleges are touting AI degree programs. Here’s how to decide if it’s worth the cost

CNBC

March 2, 2024

A CSET data snapshot was cited by CNBC in an article that focuses on the increasing prevalence of AI-specific degree programs, driven by the high demand for AI skills in the job market.

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A CSET data snapshot was cited by CNBC in an article that focuses on the increasing prevalence of AI-specific degree programs, driven by the high demand for AI skills in the job market. The article highlights that half of the highest-paid technology skills are now AI-specific.

The CSET data snapshot indicates a significant increase in AI-related degree awards since 2011. This growth in AI degree programs, which encompasses associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels, outpaces the general trend in education and even the growth rate of STEM degrees, showcasing a 120% increase in degree conferral at both bachelor’s and master’s levels over the past decade. The snapshot utilizes data from the U.S. Department of Education and other select sources to complement existing CSET work on the U.S. AI workforce.

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