Does a focus on career in college = individualism?

Interesting article in the NYT about the trend of colleges becoming more focused on career objectives of students (not new news, but points to a continuation in the trend). The article cites the UCLA survey of freshmen:

"In 1971, 37 percent responded that it was essential or very important to be “very well-off financially,” while 73 percent said the same about “developing a meaningful philosophy of life.” In 2009, the values were nearly reversed: 78 percent identified wealth as a goal, while 48 percent were after a meaningful philosophy."

The universities are responding to market demands and getting rid of majors like philosophy (U. of Louisiana, Lafayette) and classics (Michigan State).

I read this as more evidence of the individualism I discussed in the last post, as well as the threat it can pose. By responding to market demands of students focused on individual gain, universities are less capable of preparing students to be citizens.