A computer science degree used to be seen as a clear path to a well-paying career. Is it still worth it in an age of AI?

The following is a story that originally appeared on the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences website.

Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Dr. Shaw and Dr. Hilton teach software engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. For decades, computer science students have been taught a central skill: using computers to solve problems. In ...

Access to high school computer science courses has plateaued, and overall high school student participation in those classes has declined slightly, concludes Code.org’s annual report on the state of ...

We are at a pivotal moment in education. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly integrating into every aspect of our lives, including the classroom. According to the soon-to-be-published 2025 Teacher ...