I think we largely agree too, but I actually think the talk about majors in public discourse is a at best a digression and at worst a red herring. IMO, the real

I think we largely agree too, but I actually think the talk about majors in public discourse is a at best a digression and at worst a red herring. IMO, the real problem that should be addressed is why something that is considered a public good (and supported by public funds) has had insane cost inflation over the last 3+ decades. I'm not saying you're doing this, but you often hear a chortled reply about "underwater basket weaving majors" in these discussions being blamed. Certainly, people are accountable for their college choices, but the whole discussion is based on the idea that college is a business transaction that requires some ROI and ignores the systemic effects that have driven costs to a ridiculous level.