Will your college degree still pay off? AI and new student loan rules reshape U.S. education

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Will your college degree pay off in the age of AI? New U.S. student loan rules are putting college costs, graduate earnings and career choices under the spotlight. The Trump administration's earnings-based standards for federal student loan eligibility are prompting fresh questions about the value of a college degree and how universities prepare students for the job market. CGTN's Elaine Reyes spoke with David Feldman, emeritus professor of economics at William & Mary, about what the changes could mean for students, the future of work and emerging career paths — from AI to influencer marketing. As colleges launch new programs to meet changing job-market demands, how should students balance passion, financial security and long-term career prospects? 0:00 Are AI and influencer degrees the future of college? 0:20 Why healthcare jobs are growing in the U.S. 1:22 Choosing a college major: Skills vs. salary 3:11 Trump's student loan rules: Which college programs are affected? 5

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