Marketing Jobs- Important yet Risky

When i look at the world of marketing in this economy it really scares me. If you read any article that has to do with marketing it is always said to be one of the most important part of corporations. Yet, when you look at what jobs are being cut right now its the marketing jobs. This is because it is the most expensive part of any organization. Yes, it is very important to have a large group of marketers to make sure you can get plenty of ideas of how to market your product but if its time to cute jobs companies turn to the marketing department. So if you are in college right now and looking to become a person in the marketing field you have to make sure that the economy will recover in time for you when get out of college or you might have a very hard time finding a job in this current economic situation. Do you think that the economic situation will improve soon and there will be more marketing jobs out in the work force for college graduates.