That is kinda my point. If the major doesn't matter - how much does the degree really matter? I know plenty of individuals who are more intelligent than others with a degree. When in doubt, it is always better to be "certified" in something. (Engineer, Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Nurse, CPA etc.) To me, a general education in business (ie Marketing) is a waste of money. You would learn more spending 4 years as an intern at a business. However, the rest of the world doesn't always see it that way. You're right that the major doesn't matter, but the degree certainly does. You're also right that plenty of people without degrees are smarter than those with them ... but for some stupid reason, not having a degree really does close a lot of doors for you. It's easy to be stuck making 22 grand for 15 years without a degree. Some companies just won't hire a guy without a degree. So ... no degree is a waste, IMO. But you can do almost anything with a degree in history, some kind of writing, etc. Companies want good people. They don't really care where the major is. Unless, as you mentioned, we're talking about doctors, lawyers, etc.