<p>The fact that there is one science category (including both hard and soft sciences) but three performing arts categories makes me worry about our nation’s future.</p>
<p>Talk about an oversimplistic analysis…</p>
<p>Applying to a science major is not nearly as stressful as applying to the performing arts. The application process is easier, science majors have better job prospects and the undergraduate science curriculum is pretty standardized across the nation. Less uncertainty means less need for discussion.</p>
<p>On top of that, a multitude of interdisciplinary science programs/careers makes it tricky to subdivide the science category into disjoint subtopics.</p>