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AI is threatening jobs and students are changing majors because of it. Here’s a guide to majors that lead to careers that are most resistant to AI job loss. Updated on May 15, 2026 Key Takeaways A Gallup-Lumina survey found that almost half of bachelor’s students have considered changing majors because of AI, and 16% already have. Some fields — like healthcare, construction, and transportation — are resilient to AI job loss.

Dropping degree requirements has not led companies to hire more credential holders, but these credentials can still open doors and raise pay. Updated on April 16, 2026 Credit: Oscar Wong / Moment / Getty Images Removing degree requirements has increased hiring of nondegree-credentialed workers by only 2 percentage points. 76% of employers prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree, and 78% prefer candidates with an associate degree, even when jobs do not require them.

Air traffic controllers can make six figures, but they train hard to get there. Learn how to become an air traffic controller in our step-by-step guide. Updated on April 14, 2026 Key Takeaways To become an air traffic controller, you must be a U.S. citizen under 31 and complete FAA training, education, and background requirements. Applicants must enter during FAA hiring windows, complete training in Oklahoma City, and earn certification after up to three years of supervised work.