These Are the College Degrees People End Up Regretting

Liberal arts and general studies attract students who want flexibility. The degree lets them explore literature, history, communication, philosophy, social science, and other subjects without locking into one narrow track. For undecided students, it can seem like a smart way to become well-rounded while keeping several career doors open.

Regret usually appears when graduates start applying for jobs and realize employers may not know what the degree proves. A broad education can build useful thinking and writing skills, but it often lacks a clear professional signal. That weak “straight-to-job” pathway is why this major appears often in regret discussions.