The key is to be able to reason logically and express oneself clearly, verbally and in writing. That is a generic and translatable skill, in any field, although of course critical in mine, the law. English, history and some other sissy subjects you put down can do that, if one masters the art.
I'm not putting down English and History. I think they are quite important.
But the manner of teaching them leaves MUCH to be desired. I find that most students don't learn grammar until they take a foreign language. And most students know zilch about history. You will learn far more history by reading good books on your own than you will in a history class at most schools.
Too much time is spent pondering and essaying on the meaning of gender, racism, homelessness, poverty, etc., etc.