In July, Microsoft complained there are lack of computer scientist in the US. It is also true that less students enroll in computer science or engineering degree. Microsoft's explanation: "technology field just hasn't done a good job of positioning itself as hip and exciting."This is far from true, I think.
IMHO, a degree program's enrollment rate is decided by the ratio of "Job Opportunity vs. Study Effort".
Music and art are fun and interesting. It is not the most popular degree program. Medical school guarantee you to have a high pay job, also it isn't the most popular program.
CS/EE program is not easy. But in the old days, you get multiple offer upon graduation. And it is among the highest paid for fresh grad with 4 year degree program. But now, although pay is pretty much unchanged, you gotta be the best students to get a decent job offer.
The best way to make it hip and exciting: add more job opening in the US!
Let's see what Mr. Gate said
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Travis Shumake: students choosing his program because it provides the "fastest results at the highest income."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050825/ap_on_re_us/my_freshman_year
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