If you are considering a liberal arts degree, you may encounter adults who will tell you that a degree in the liberal arts is useless. This is unfortunately a common misconception people have about the liberal arts. Often people have this idea because they value STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Degrees in STEM are an excellent choice, but only if you are already interested in those subjects. You shouldn’t feel pressured to get a STEM degree just because it’s perceived as more desirable. The truth is, liberal arts degrees teach valuable skills just like a STEM degree would, and the skills in a liberal arts degree can be applied to a wider range of jobs, whereas a STEM degree is good for attaining a job in a very specific field.