"Liberal arts majors do not have to worry about finding a job after they graduate. While there is still no shortage of work for students with a technical background, technology has also opened up new jobs for students who major in traditional disciplines such as the humanities and sciences.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, only a quarter of the technology-trained workers needed are entering the job force. This pattern is supposed to continue for the next eight years or so.

For students with non-technical backgrounds, starting salaries may be lower, but there are still a plethora of opportunities available.

There is still a demand for students who have developed critical thinking skills, which a liberal education can provide. If a student in the liberal arts has clarity on what they want to do, and has previous work- related experience, they will be attractive to an employer.

Computers may be a part of almost every job, but students do not need to know more than the basics to succeed in non-technical professions. Although it is necessary for college students to have baseline computer knowledge, it is not imperative that they know programming skills in order to be offered a job. As long as students know programs such as Word and Excel, they should be able to get non-technical jobs.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the highest levels of growth in the market occur in the business service, social services, and computer/technology industries. Industries such as manufacturing and agriculture show stagnant or negative growth. This market shift favors college graduates."

 -- Manali Karmarkar, Positive Job Outlook Not Limited to High-Tech Majors Alone; http://www.studentadvantage.com.