[GonzoGOP]

“Hard” major graduates (e.g., math and science) have high employment rates and get jobs upon graduation, but “soft” degrees seem to lead to joblessness and more schooling.

Architecture is a "Hard" major, and it is still getting killed. That appears to be the exception rather than the rule. Engineers, MDs, Physical Therapists all have rates down in the 4-5% range.

Some fields are hard to judge by degree only. As a computer programmer my degrees don't matter so much as my certifications. Having a masters doesn't boost your income so much as a high school degree, and a SCJD (Sun Certified Java Developer). It is still education that makes the difference in pay, but it is trade school rather than a four year degree that makes the difference.

[SmileRight]

“Some fields are hard to judge by degree only.”

I agree. My political consulting career has been helped tremendously by my degree in psychology. ;)