From a Time Magazine story, Critics of the Liberal Arts Are Wrong:
Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education fret about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it is natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem: “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively and communicate easily.
I’m not universally for studying liberal arts or against taking a more pre-professional track. I think it’s too easy to say that one or the other is the best choice. But no matter where you go or what you study, it’s going to be up to you to create a remarkable college career that shows potential employers what you have to offer. Your choice of major is important, but it’s far from the only factor that will determine whether or not you get a job after graduation.