The problem is that people take on debt. With debt you also get the financial shackles to get something out of your degree. You can argue that the liberal art degrees provide useful education but I don't think they are worth the price they charge.

The idea that you intentionally pay huge sums for something whose value shouldn't depend on how much it costs is ridiculous and only acceptable if paying those huge sums will also help you pay them back.

Once again, your point hinges on "unseen value" of liberal arts. People in STEM, including the trades, don't have to do such shell game tactics.

Are you a robot or something? Finding value in the arts isn't a "shell game tactic". That's just weird to think.