Making money using FCE/FCP (I'm getting ahead of myself!)

I received a quick and friendly response to my last question so I think I will try this again.
Is it hard making a living in the film/video industry as an editor?
I am at a four year university and I have to decide my major next month. Originally I wanted to go for graphic design. After discovering film, I started to change my mind. My peers seem to think my movies are great but they might just be trying to say nice things.
Anyhow, for some reason I feel like I am setting myself up for poverty by majoring in moving image. I would ask my professors but they are all going to say:"Film is great...go for it!"
Can I get some input here?

I don't know anything about full time work based on editing, but there are numerous people on the FCP forum who can tell you how easy it is!!!!
Working part-time you can generate a useful income. My sixteen year old next door neighbour filmed birthday parties etc. for £200 a go plus extra cash for additional DVDs.
He started with friends and his fame spread by word of mouth.
Another, much older friend videos weddings for around £1,000.
So there are lots of opportunities out there.
As for me, I sometimes make videos of weddings and special events, providing up to 8 additional DVDs and once I actually received payment . . . . . in the shape of a tin of Roses chocolates!
So we don't all earn a fortune from our hobby.

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