<p>I think the Liberal Arts are important, but there are also reasons to incorporate more science and math into a college curriculum. Now many colleges have loose distribution requirements, so it is possible to graduate without understanding science and math fundamentals.<br>
Columbia College added “Frontiers of Science” to their core, and University of Chicago requires some science and math to graduate. Harvard was trying to give more importance to science under Larry Summers until he blundered with his discussions about women being less capable in this area.<br>
I think that a broad education that includes some knowledge of math and science is important. A professional education is good for many, but I think a broad college education covering many disciplines is valuable. I think it’s still true that top business schools still only accept around 20% business majors. Of course, economics majors usually have the highest % acceptance. A economics major usually includes some knowledge of history, philosophy, psychology, and math.
The trend for college students who can afford it, is to go to graduate school for the professional degree.<br>
Anyway, my $0.02.</p>