Technically, it'll be a BFA in Fiction Writing; I will list it as Creative Writing on my resume. What kinds of jobs should I look for? Not a great editor of other people's work.

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become a fiction author

Just having a college degree period puts your resume in a pile above everyone who doesn't so you can apply for a lot of jobs that simply require a Bachelors degree. For something more specialized, you could write for a magazine or do copywriting but in those cases, they will care more about seeing samples of your writing than the fact you have a degree.

I think I'd consider working for magazines that print fiction... and believe it or not, another growing area for fictional writers is in the area of graphic novels. With works like "Road to Perdition" and "300" that began as graphic novels and eventually became megahit movies, you might just really hit the big time! You might also try writing for television and for studios.

Practice saying this: "Would you like fries with that?" Seriously, you have a great degree, don't let anyone tell you different. In the skills you've honed for this degree, you are able to see things from many different perspectives, and this is a skill you will use in many other disciplines - best wishes to you in many diverse careers!

Creativity is a big plus in the advertising industry. You could write commercials and come up with the concepts for them. Look up places like J. Walter Thompson or BBDO. There are a lot of other companies that thrive on creativity and would hire someone like you. Explore companies like Apple, Pixar, Disney, Microsoft, Google, 3M, GE, Proctor & Gamble, eBay, Starbucks, jetBlue, Johnson & Johnson, and TiVo. And why not Yahoo! while we're at it. Don't worry man. I'm pursuing the same degrees you are. It's highly competitive but I think you'd do great with this. Aside from that, there's always the writer. You could be a fiction writer or write articles for a magazine. Maybe even be a freelance writer on the side of whatever else you're doing. Lots of options. Good luck.