UT-Austin Computer Science is highly competitive. Consider these alternatives

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UT-Austin’s Computer Science program is one of the most competitive in the country. Kevin Martin explores why CS admissions has become so selective, outlines emerging concerns about the job market, and highlights strong alternative majors at UT that align with tech and data-focused careers. Consider alternatives like applied math, data science, informatics, engineering, and statistics.

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0:00 | UT CS admissions trends
1:40 | Concerns about the viability of CS degrees
2:40 | Imagine the world 5-10 years from now
3:50 | Alternatives to UT CS