I just heard John McCain answer a question a few minutes ago in a live town hall meeting about education.  He suggested that students go into those fields of study  where you can contribute to the talent shortage for those skilled in math and science.  During the same answer he recognized his daughter Meaghan in the crowd and told everyone that she was an Art History major.  Sounds a bit elitist if you ask me.  Art History majors don't need math and science to get jobs. They need rich, connected parents.