Petroleum Engineering

My Major Lifespan

until AI starts shrinking hiring of this major’s graduates
Sep 24, 2030 · 1459 days left

The reservoir simulation, drilling design, and production optimization that new hires handle are computational work, so AI absorbs them first, and licensing barriers are almost nonexistent. On-site drilling supervision remains. Layoffs driven by oil-price cycles add to the pressure.

Major lifespan is the time left until AI is expected to start shrinking hiring of this major’s graduates. It doesn’t mean the major will disappear or that everyone will lose their job.