Was talking with a colleague about this before the winter break. The question I posed in the conversation is what would be the most popular major if tuition was free and need for the degree to result in direct employment post graduation were removed.
rich kids being able to do art for a living may be a reflection of their privilege but it seems to me like a reflection of the fact that a human that doesn't have to worry about money will often choose art. everyone is an artist until rent is due. i wish we all had that right