Hey.... I majored in Comm. I'm insulted!
Well... not really... it was a very easy major. I get crap about it all the time
However, the class structure allowed me to take night classes and work full time my last two years of college. When I got out of college, because of ability and the 4 years experience I had already, I was able to get a high paying job straight out of school.
Then again, I work in the computer biz and did then. Majored in Comm and Film because that's what I enjoy and wanted to learn. I knew then that I would be working in the IT field regardless.
Being in a field you enjoy is more important than just the money. Would you rather be miserable, but make enough to afford an NSX?
If you really love journalism then do it. If you are one of the best at what you do, regardless of the field, you will be in demand and payed well.
If you want money NOW, while young, IT pays well. However, the market is terrible right now in that area.
You need to weigh both sides; money and personal fulfillment. Hell, I'd love to beta test video games all day or be a camp counselor, but that's just not going to cut it financially. Make a decision on financial potential and whether or not you can see yourself doing that job. Some people enjoy numbers and accounting. It pays very well. I couldn't do that for the rest of my life for any amount of money. Weigh the factors, make a decision.