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Passion vs. paycheck: AI and student debt push students to rethink their majors
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Emily Hanford-Ostmann , as published by KXXV
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Data from an online student loan marketplace shows that certain fields are currently more popular.
Factors such as loan costs and job market concerns are affecting students' choices of college majors. Data from an online student loan marketplace shows that certain fields are currently more popular. Students and families are considering factors like salaries and job opportunities when selecting a major.
Business, health sciences, and engineering are among the most popular choices. The data was analyzed from student loan applications over several years. Further details on this trend are available, including information on what disciplines are growing in popularity and why certain fields are being chosen over others.
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Category: schools Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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