I disagree. Daughter #1 just graduated with a BS in Comp Sci from a top 10 Comp Sci school. Took a slightly lower offer to live in a more rual area with much better housing prices. Making in the mid 50s and just bought a house.
As a history graduate wanting to be a teacher, I am jealous.
But, each person has their own priorities.
I have looked and looked at what jobs pay the most, and I really don't like any of them enough to change paths.
I love teaching (am student teaching now). If I just can't survive, I will go back to school and do my darndest to find something I like that pays a lot more, but only in that situation.