So, the theory is that the more worthless the degree, the less that should be charged? But how about instead of INCREASING tuition for hard science degrees, a DISCOUNT be given for garbage degrees?
On the other hand, one could make a case for discounting the hard science degrees to encourage more people to participate in those studies, because a.) they take MUCH more effort by the student, and b.) graduates with such degrees contribute MUCH more to the economy. Oh, right. That’s not gonna happen. Colleges aren’t in the business of benefiting society, they’re in the business of benefiting themselves.
STEM degrees aren’t limited by price. They are limited by qualified students.
Humanity degrees are price-limited. Thus, by increasing the price of humanities degrees you can exact a quota of them.
“That’s not gonna happen. Colleges aren’t in the business of benefiting society, they’re in the business of benefiting themselves.”
I would argue it is in the best benefit of the college to spread STEM costs among all students.