On thing I take from @digmedia 's post is the fact that the kid chose a school which allowed him to graduate with no debt. If a kid is able to do that they will probably do OK. Even if they are not ultimately able to earn a living in their dream field.
I know a whole lot of people who work in fields unrelated to their majors (I am one of them). Certainly some people who major in film or other creative/competitive fields will end up doing that. But if they graduate without debt they will be in a decent position to spend some time pursuing their dream career.