If someone is looking for job stability and employment within a few months of graduating, what solid degrees (or specializations) in tech would you recommend to them?
I'm 26 years old and have an associate's in Liberal Arts and I'm stuck choosing which path to take when I go back to college this summer. I'm really interested in computers and technology but for months I've been constantly flashed with headlines about how the tech industry is dead for new-graduates because of AI and out-sourcing. I understand there has been a considerable amount of layoffs for the last couple years, but I'm having trouble discerning how much of what people post about is doom-posting versus what's reality.
I initially wanted to get a job as a Software Engineer through a CS degree, where I'd participate in research at my university, create projects, make sure I'm aware of the tools and technology mentioned in job postings I'm interested in, get a couple internships by 2027, then try my absolute best through networking and early applications to have a job lined up for me by the time I'm out of college.
However, with of all the negative news I'm seeing, I don't know if that is a viable path anymore (in terms of job stability and getting a job early out of college). I'm starting to look at Computer Engineering which I'm interested in just as much to maybe, but, while way less saturated, it's a way smaller field and has a smaller set of job opportunities. I'm even starting to consider a Mechatronics degree to work in robotics.
Sorry for the long post - I'm really just seeking for anybody's input and/or advice on a solid path in tech (or tech adjacent, like robotics) they'd recommend even in the current state of the industry.