Need some clarity…

I’ve been going through a lot of the posts on these boards and I’ve noticed that most of the people on here believe that IT is going down the drain, which I find disturbing… 🙁
I’m a 20 year old who just graduated with an associates degree. Right now I’m working on getting some certs while also looking for a part time or full time entry-level job. I’m planning on going back to school to get at least a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.
I don’t think it would be fair for me to ask where IT is going, since no one can predict the future. But what possibilities exist for someone with a BS in comp engineering and a background in IT?