You might be surprised to find out if you ask around. This is especially true in today's work environment where needed skills change faster than companies can train for them. Employers fill jobs because they have a specific problem. They are looking for ability and attitude to solve that problem. Your degree tells them a little about you.
Some fields do require specific degrees and there is nothing that hiring managers can do about it.
That puts the burden on the job seeker to study different occupations before jumping in to the hiring process. Also, talk to these hiring managers. Find out specifically what their objections are to your educational background and what you can do about it. Inc. All rights reserved.