For years, computer science has been seen as the golden ticket for ambitious students, especially in India, where a tech career is considered stable and respected. Families invest heavily, believing this degree guarantees security and financial growth.
Rising Unemployment Rates in Tech Majors
Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows worrying numbers. Computer science graduates face an unemployment rate of 6.1 per cent, while computer engineering, a closely related field, has an even higher rate of 7.5 per cent.
Layoffs Shake Student Confidence
The wave of layoffs at Amazon and Google proves the US tech job market is no longer as forgiving as it was a decade ago. For Indian students, this uncertainty adds to the fear of pursuing expensive overseas degrees.
The Financial Burden on Indian Students
Many Indian students take on huge financial loans to study abroad. But after graduation, they often face a market that demands not just degrees, but strong portfolios, industry networks, and sometimes even a willingness to work for lower pay.
The Real Problem: Skill Mismatch
The issue is not a lack of talent but a mismatch between academic training and industry needs. Unless the hiring pipeline changes, Indian students may find that computer science is no longer the “safe” career path it once promised to be.
