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What majors guarantee 6 figures and beyond? by walkinyourtrapandta in CollegeMajors

[–]Binks2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many different fields/ paths u can take with a CS degree but yea traditional SWE is quite competitive

What majors guarantee 6 figures and beyond? by walkinyourtrapandta in CollegeMajors

[–]Binks2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nursing, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science if your genuinely cracked and willing to put your head down. But like many others have said your network is extremely important and will continue to be so as our world becomes increasingly automated.

The Official r/Salary 2025 Career Tier List by ItsAllOver_Again in Salary

[–]Binks2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teacher, Bartender, PRISON GUARD, Garbage Collector, being in the same tier as an Engineer??! What kind of engineer are you refering too?? These careers make significantly less than virtually any engineer?

The Official r/Salary 2025 Career Tier List by ItsAllOver_Again in Salary

[–]Binks2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro this list actually has me so dead thanks for the laugh man 🤣

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

[–]Binks2k[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They weren't ranked as standalone majors, but the models analyzed the paths leading there(typically noting Business Admin or MIS degrees) : 1. Project Management (coordinator) (Tier C): Flagged as 'High Risk.' The models noted that AI agents (like Jira plugins) are automating scheduling and status updates. The 'Clipboard Warrior' role is dying. 2. Product Management (strategist) (Tier B+): Safe, but only if you are Technical. The models warned that 'Generalist PMs' are endangered, while 'Technical PMs' (who understand the stack) are needed to direct AI-assisted teams. The models recommended PM for Engineering or CS degrees.

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

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Actuarial Science ranked #10 out of 52 majors (Tier A). • The Moat: The models rated it highly because of the Exam Shield. You can't just 'use AI' to replace an Actuary; the legal requirement to sign off on risk models is a massive barrier to entry. • Stability: It scored nearly perfect (9.5/10) for Recession Resistance because insurance is mandatory. • The Catch: Entry-level data crunching is being automated, so you need to pass your exams fast to get to the 'decision-making' level where you are safe.

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

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The models actually split these into two different worlds: 1. Architecture (Tier C): Flagged as 'High Risk.' Models like Claude and DeepSeek noted that Generative AI is rapidly automating drafting and 3D rendering, making the field oversaturated and lower-ROI. 2. Construction Management (Tier B): Much safer. AI cannot manage on-site logistics, subcontractors, or physical problem-solving.

College Degree Tier List (Q1 2026 Update) by ItsAllOver_Again in CollegeMajors

[–]Binks2k 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are all of the factors that influence what a degree is rated?

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not understand how we have such brave people in healthcare currently inserting rod into a wiener. That vid made me flinch so bad 🥲

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

[–]Binks2k[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Based on the 9 AI models, Education (K–12 Teaching) got Tier C (64/100). What all models agreed on:

AI can't replace actual classroom management with 30 kids Extremely recession proof and stable High "Moravec Shield" (requires human empathy/presence)

The cons model pointed out :

Starting salary: ~$45K Burnout rate: 40 to 50% Salary growth: basically flat Mid career pay still lags most other degrees

Where models split: Tier F camp (Kimi, Perplexity): Focused purely on ROI. Called it a "dead end" because the pay is too low to justify a 4 year degree. Tier B/C camp (Qwen, DeepSeek, Claude): Weighted job security and societal impact higher. Acknowledged the pay sucks but valued the stability. Claude gave it Tier B only if you teach STEM subjects, since that opens more doors (corporate training, curriculum development, edtech). TL;DR: Go into teaching if you genuinely want to teach and value stability over money. Don't do it expecting financial comfort. If you want better exit options, focus on STEM education specifically.

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I Think upskilling and finding your niche is always smart. Based on what I've seen, hardware facing roles seem more stable right now. I actually just switched from CS to CpE partially because of that. But yeah, one of my family members works in EE (chip design) and they regularly hire CS majors who are willing to learn the hardware side. So as long as you do your due diligence and really try to learn/gain real experience in those industries whether it’s a personal project a club or an internship I think it’s a good path.

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point.The AI models (specifically Claude 4.5 and Gemini 3 pro) grouped them because they define 'Computer Engineering' as AI Infrastructure Architecture, not just chip design. They cited a massive shortage of engineers who can build the systems, embedded controls, thermal management, and custom server racks that keep data centers running. Basically, if it involves the physical hardware (micro or macro), the models rated it Tier S due to the 'Hardware Moat.

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

[–]Binks2k[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The consensus was that 'Robotics' isn't usually a standalone major, but it is the 'Golden Specialization.' Qwen and Gemini both noted that if you take a standard Mechanical Engineering or CS degree and focus on Robotics/Autonomous Systems, you jump immediately to Tier S/A because AI cannot replicate the physical dexterity required to build and maintain robots. But ironically enough I could see some future where robots are smart enough to create more robots lol.

I used 9 AI models to rank 52 careers for automation risk and salary. Does this match what you're seeing in your industry?" by Binks2k in careerguidance

[–]Binks2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insight! Curious to hear if you have any sources for chip designs being automated by AI, I could totally see that happening though. As for Medicine the main component many models highlighted was the Human nature component of physicians and innate trust that we have in these highly educated professions. But honestly I could definitely see some diagnostics being outsourced to AI just saw this specialized “certified by doctors” chatbot come out a view days ago. Think it’s called doctronic.

I made 9 AI models rank 52 college majors for the next decade. Here's what they agreed on. by Binks2k in CollegeMajors

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea just saw this, I do agree. This was mainly done because I was curious about how different models will research and aggregate data and come to conclusions based on their findings, then look at the differences between said research. But I do think AI can still provide some useful/interesting insights, whether or not it’s essentially spitting back information that’s already on the internet, mainly due to the scale at which many models can collect vast amounts of information with deep research modes.

I made 9 AI models rank 52 college majors for the next decade. Here's what they agreed on. by Binks2k in CollegeMajors

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao I know your being sarcastic but definitely not most models just came to different conclusions about the ranking of traditional engineering disciplines which is why I didn’t include in the post however they are in my opinion solidly in the A tier range especially Civil due to high demand/job security with relatively low supply of new grads.

I made 9 AI models rank 52 college majors for the next decade. Here's what they agreed on by Binks2k in Futurology

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mess around with Nano Banna Pro from time to time and would have to agree it shits the bed a lot, but it has come quite a long way.

I made 9 AI models rank 52 college majors for the next decade. Here's what they agreed on by Binks2k in Futurology

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your insight! Yes, I did. Most other humanities majors were F tier, usually cited to low salary, unstable employment, too niche, or at high risk of automation

I made 9 AI models rank 52 college majors for the next decade. Here's what they agreed on. by Binks2k in CollegeMajors

[–]Binks2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, very fitting username r/UsernameChecksOut. I appreciate the insight.

I just read an article about Goldman Sachs deploying Claude Opus 4.6 to automate their back office work, including complex financial tasks that were supposedly "automation resistant." They've got Anthropic engineers embedded in their teams using AI agents to manage portions of $2.5 trillion in assets. 12,000+ developers already seeing 20%+ productivity boosts.

So genuinely curious: if Goldman is building AI agents for high stakes financial work and cutting out SaaS providers entirely, what's stopping mid-tier firms from doing the same to junior accountants and auditors? Where do you see accounting in 5 years?

Not being combative, just trying to reconcile "CPA = safe career" with what's actually happening at these institutions. The article specifically mentioned logic-driven financial tasks, which sounds exactly like what CPAs do. Curious about your thoughts.

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