I can't think of anything that would be as valuable to society as engineering or medicine, say, and still wouldn't land you a remunerative position. Anyway, th

I can't think of anything that would be as valuable to society as engineering or medicine, say, and still wouldn't land you a remunerative position. Anyway, that's an argument for taxpayer-supported universities, not for universities paid for by the students who choose to learn skills other people will find useful.