I think many girls (and guys) pursue degrees they don’t necessarily enjoy (myself included). There aren’t that many options for a frum girl (or guy) so they tend to settle down with what’s appropriate.
Stamper, that’s true, however, in my opinion, public schools offer a wide variety of classes or extra-curricular activities that help students figure out what they want to do with their lives. Many are still undecided, but they have four years to decide rather than two (for those in an accelerated program).
I think some (maybe more than some?) girls and guys do end up in fields they are not passionate about, but you gotta do what you gotta do, right?