Computer science degree value erodes as American universities award more degrees

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American universities are awarding a surge of computer science degrees, even as their value may be diminishing. Brigham Young University-Idaho has seen a dramatic increase in these degrees. BYU-Idaho awarded over 2,000 computer science degrees in 2024, a significant jump from 639 in 2022. This occurred despite the university's location lacking a strong tech industry presence. The university has a high acceptance rate and a substantial online student population, contributing to its rapid growth in computer science graduates.


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