It's not about whether your degree is a perfect fit for the job. Your degree is simply getting your foot in the door. Some people find another path to getting

It's not about whether your degree is a perfect fit for the job. Your degree is simply getting your foot in the door. Some people find another path to getting their foot in the door (IE: knowing someone who already works there). But if you don't have that luxury, a degree in an appropriate field is your next best chance.