I think this crisis will make young people seek careers in safe fields, shielded from major booms and busts, pandemics, and with decent benefits. But who knows

I think this crisis will make young people seek careers in safe fields, shielded from major booms and busts, pandemics, and with decent benefits. But who knows, people also have quite a short memory, so it might be forgotten 5 years down the road. So, with that, I think schools / majors that are aimed at "essential services" will see a rise in applicants.