Looking for a College Degree

I'm curious, among all the college degrees out there, which ones are generally less demanding? I'm just trying to understand options– not avoiding hard work. But what's there makes a degree 'easy' to get? Course load? Flexibility?

It can be tricky to concretely point out "easy" degrees because the difficulty of a degree can greatly vary depending on a student's strengths, interests, and the specific program requirements of a college. For example, if you're naturally good at math and enjoy problem-solving, a math or engineering degree might not seem as demanding to you compared to someone who doesn't have aptitude or interest in these areas.

However, if we're talking in terms of the workload, some degrees may have fewer required courses, lab hours, or capstone projects, which could make them potentially less time-consuming. For instance, those degrees that don't require a large amount of lab work or hands-on projects outside of class hours, such as humanities majors, can sometimes be less demanding from a time perspective. However, they do demand intensive reading and writing skills.

Degree programs in Social Sciences, and certain Business disciplines can also offer a relatively flexible curriculum that allows students to shape their learning experience according to their interests and capacities.

But remember, a 'less demanding' degree does not necessarily mean it's easy. All degree programs are designed to challenge and grow your knowledge and skills. It's also important to consider that a degree's value lies not only in the ease of obtaining it, but more importantly in how it aligns with your future career goals and personal interests.

Plus, the perceived difficulty of a degree doesn't necessarily predict career success. Success is more about how well you leverage your strengths, align them with your academics and career, and are willing to work to overcome your weaknesses.

Lastly, don't forget that the level of support provided by the institution can also impact how challenging a course load might be. Schools with strong advising programs and student support resources may help make challenging degree programs more manageable.