I have to agree with Arebelspy regarding a liberal arts degree, although I admit that I'm bias on this front :) But I do often tell my students this story: my partner earned a BA in music and worked as a touring musician for much of his 20s. Then, around 27, he looked around and thought, do I want to tour for the rest of my life? I want a family, a home, etc. Long story short, he did some research and decided to go into biotech because of its longterm prospects. His first job (found on Craigslist) earned him less than what he was making as a musician, but now, 10 years later, he is making 150,000+.
Granted, he got into biotech in the late 1990s and we live in the SF bay area. There were opportunities here at that time that created a perfect storm. But I do believe, still, that smart, articulate people can get jobs, regardless of their degrees. It isn't easy and it requires some creativity, but I've seen people do it time and time again.