Least Useful College Degrees?

I'm soon to enter college and I'm curious about what people consider the least useful degrees? I've seen several discussions on Quora but wanted to gauge some more opinions. In your experience, what would that be?

This is a question that comes up quite frequently and it's important to understand that the utility of a degree can vary greatly depending on the person's career goals, interests, and personal circumstances. That being said, certain fields are definitely more competitive and saturated than others, which can make job hunting more difficult for graduates in these areas.

One field that often comes up in these discussions is the humanities, including degrees in fields like philosophy, languages, or art history. This isn't to say that these degrees are "useless" - they can teach valuable critical thinking, writing, and communication skills - but grads may face more challenges when it comes to finding a job directly related to their field of study.

Another area that can be tough are the performing arts - fields like drama, music, or dance. These are highly competitive industries with many more passionate performers than there are jobs.

Degrees in fashion design, photography, and culinary arts can also be challenging because these fields often value practical experience and portfolio work over formal education.

It’s important to remember though, that no degree is absolute in its ‘usefulness’ or ‘uselessness’. What might seem an unproductive path for one might be the perfect fit for another. A lot depends on personal drive, talent, and the ability to innovate and streamline your academic knowledge into practical applications.

For example, a philosophy major might not have a clear career path, but they could leverage their skills to succeed in law, business, or academia. Similarly, an arts major might struggle to find traditional employment but could thrive as a freelance artist or entrepreneur.

At the end of the day, the "usefulness" of a degree is highly subjective and can depend on many factors outside of the degree itself, like your networking skills, internships, and how well you can articulate the value of your degree to potential employers.