http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/05/your-money/career-or-deep-learning-pondering-the-purpose-of-college.html
It used to be a college degree was a ticket to a career, but choice of major is increasingly making a difference. I still (perhaps a bit too romantically) think of college as an opportunity to pursue interests while experiencing personal growth, but in tough economic times college's role in job training becomes more important.