What's in a College Degree? One That Corresponds to an Actual Career & Can Weather a Recession

What's in a college degree? One that leads to a career path and that won't take a knock-out during a recession. According to a recent study, those students majoring in Engineering had the best prospects, as opposed to humanities and communications. The Washington Post's Ezra Klein said it best:

The implication is clear: If you’re going to college to get a job after college, you’re better off in a major that lends itself to an obvious job after college. Engineering, say, or teaching. A humanities or communications degree turns out to be a much tougher sell.