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WhiteTrashJesus 16 points ago +18 / -2

They should definitely prioritize “safe” degrees, but certain fields like art or music having limited scholarships for people who really stand out, those are the people that get jobs from it. They should however restrict student loans for things that are not likely to get jobs. Let the banks assume the risk and they will figure out your ROI

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HiddenDekuScrub 17 points ago +18 / -1

The problem isn't art, but how it is taught. Having been an art student myself, I can tell you that there's maybe a couple classes that actually teach you how to produce something, but the vast majority of it is teaching you how to be a leech, living off government grants, and maybe thinking about painting something political. (And not conservative! That's not allowed! Nor is anything aesthetic.)

Ironically you're better off in trade school if you want to be an artist!

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Mathelm 4 points ago +4 / -0

Ironically you're better off in trade school if you want to be an artist!

Learn welding, masonry, or how to be a mechanic; you'll still be able to be an artist but also have a fall back if/when you are in the lean times.