I feel like the decision between the two is usually dependent on one’s economic background. I think it’s a fact that most students at LACs are either full pay or they come from a higher income family. They can major in political science or women studies, because money isn’t the first thing on their mind. They can enjoy the “experience” without worrying how to pay it off. Most Students from low income families want to know they’re getting a return on their investment. They don’t have money to sit on so they make sure their major has some kind of practical value. My mom would probably have a heart attack of I majored in African American studies rather than mechanical engineering (i like engineering though, but the point still remains). That’s why I find it baffling when some posters say parents are selfish for not investing in their kid’s expensive college. Can you really blame them?
Of course having a bit of both would be ideal. We also have to consider that these students may not just stop at a bachelor’s.