7张热门专业变迁图，给今年的1335万高考生

Core Viewpoint - The changes in college majors reflect a subtle shift in the life trajectories of 13.35 million examinees, indicating a transformation in higher education and job market demands [1][49]. Group 1: Examination Trends - The number of candidates for this year's college entrance examination decreased by 70,000 compared to last year, marking the first decline in a decade [3]. - The new "3+1+2" examination model, which does not differentiate between arts and sciences, has been adopted by eight provinces, changing the admission rules from "institution priority" to "major group locking" [4]. Group 2: Major Evolution - The emergence of new majors and the phasing out of traditional ones are redefining the "windfall" in higher education. The Ministry of Education announced 29 new undergraduate majors, including low-altitude technology, artificial intelligence education, and carbon neutrality science [5]. - Many top-tier universities are discontinuing traditional majors such as tourism management and marketing, indicating a shift in educational focus [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - Over 90% of examinees are willing to use college entrance examination volunteer filling services, with the paid market expected to reach 1.09 billion yuan by 2025 [6]. - Major tech companies like Baidu and Tencent are launching "AI volunteer filling" tools, competing with traditional high-cost consulting services [6][7]. Group 4: Popular Majors and Employment Trends - An analysis of popular majors from 2007, 2015, and 2023 shows that there are no consistently popular "evergreen" majors, with shifts reflecting societal needs [10]. - By 2025, universities like Peking University and Wuhan University are expanding enrollment in fields such as information science and artificial intelligence, aligning with industry demands [15]. Group 5: Interdisciplinary Studies - The concept of interdisciplinary studies is gaining traction, with 239 universities offering 723 interdisciplinary programs, primarily in artificial intelligence and related fields [30]. - The focus on interdisciplinary studies is seen as a response to the evolving job market and the emergence of new productive forces [34]. Group 6: Salary and Employment Correlation - There is a notable disconnect between popular majors and high-paying jobs, as the correlation between industry growth and salary increases varies significantly [35][41]. - The computer industry, for example, has seen a rise in salary growth, which has influenced the popularity of related majors, but this does not guarantee future high salaries [44][45].