Going back to what @Sportsman88 said there is no “one size fits all” for degrees or career paths. What works well for one person may be totally wrong for another. I think everyone should be able to agree on that.
It is tremendously important to do due diligence before deciding on a career path. There are many ways to do this such as – talk to professors in the field, talk to people currently working in the field, talk to career services and understand what job opportunities are available, try to get an internship in the area, shadow professionals, take an introductory class in the discipline etc. Steps such as these can help to increase the odds that a person is comfortable with a chosen career path.