[SoftTalker]

While many jobs do not in reality require more than a high-school level education, a college degree is a valuable filter for people who can commit to something that requires learning and applying what has been learned, and seeing it through over a period of 3-4 years.

For jobs that require a college degree, but the major subject of study doesn't matter, that is what they are using it for.

A High School diploma used to mean a lot more, when education was compulsory only to 8th grade. A modern high school diploma pretty much just certifies that you showed up, and the only people who don't have one are people who dropped out.

[jostmey]

Or, staying at a previous job for 3-4 years can signal the same level of commitment. Dare I say, staying at a job for the same amount of time as a degree signals more commitment, as staying in college could just indicate 4 years of partying.

[SoftTalker]

Yes, that's why after your first job, your college degree means a lot less. Some employers still require it, and some will consider "equivalent experience"