Now you've experienced what school is like for bright kids. ;-)
For better or worse, the pay scale in most districts in the US guarantee a salary bump for having a higher degree. As a result, there are degree programs tailored to this need, that are practically degree mills. Why didn't you study math, or science?
I dunno if it's as applicable, honestly. I was one of those bright kids that never had to study in high school (or college, really), but I always felt like there was at least some purpose to what I was learning, whether it was math/science concepts or how to write better, etc. And it always at least felt on solid grounding; education training is just a load of bullcrap that supports what the teacher wants to hear and busywork. Hell, I even have one masters class that has exit slips! In a masters level course!
As for why I didn't study math or science -- I did. My actual undergraduate degree is in physics; just due to various issues I ended up teaching (which I admit I enjoy, even if I'm starting to get burnt out). Dunno if I'll stay another year, at least where I'm currently at.
For better or worse, the pay scale in most districts in the US guarantee a salary bump for having a higher degree. As a result, there are degree programs tailored to this need, that are practically degree mills. Why didn't you study math, or science?