I should have clarified that a bit more, I guess. This was primarily directed at unemployed recent graduates who cannot find work in their field of choice. "Just because you got a degree does not qualify you to be employed in your field" would have been more appropriate.

If you are only willing to put in minimal effort and a drab of creativity, there are many low-paying hourly wage, or other, jobs out there for you. However, I firmly believe that just because you graduate with a degree does not qualify you to a career in your, or any, field. There is a lot you have to prove about yourself outside the classroom.