Liberal arts degrees used to be what was meant by a basic university education, when what was an upper class privilege was democratized.

But as more people got one, it got devalued as degree inflation took hold.

Meanwhile, what were originally trade schools, became professionalized and started requiring higher and higher university degrees, i.e. what was once learned on the job, or with a certificate or B.A., started requiring master's degrees, etc.

it should be clear to everyone by now that liberal arts degrees should only be acquired at your own risk.