Given that most Engineers are unmployable/have to settle for underpaying jobs, what are some good alternate career paths to follow after highschool?

There are lot of other career option apart from Engineering and Medical, but still I don't know why most go for engineering. some of the good career paths in India IMO are: Charted Accountant/Corporate Financial Advisor Maintaining accounts is very important for all companies, for which they pay what the professionals demand, companies are dependent on CA and CFA to keep their books handy for the audit time. Thus it has a vast scope and one can demand fees based on their expertise. Management The management with decision taking responsibilities have phenomenal remunerations. but the entry level in corporate demands lots of struggle and hard work for sustenance. But once you are at the higher management level your salaries are what you wish. Holding a management degree from good institute adds bonus. There is a trend of hiring young CEO's and managements opening a wide scope of opportunity. Sportsmen Sports field is another sector that offers lots of money along with glamour. The widespread scope of this industry offers lot of opportunities to people to work here. the only problem is the competition. but If you have good performance, the recognition you will get lots of opportunities. Apart from playing there are other doors like sports jockey, sports team management etc. Education Education is basic need for all and its demand is evergreen. Payment is also top notch. there is a demand for learned teachers and coach for schools, college, technical institutes there is lots of possibilities for talented professionals. Entertainment Industry Media events and entertainment are big players of investment and return, it also offers glamour and big checks to employees in these industries.  Professionals like actors and models apart from their roles they get additional income from endorsements. Other technical work like writers, cinematography, cameraman are also popular. Legal professionals An established lawyer as well as advocate depending of the nature and significance of their service and track records, command the fees they desire. Income of public prosecutors and judges are quite rich including the additional benefits they get. Aviation Commercial airline sector saw good growth and expansion in past few years. many companies have collaborated to start new services or more flights as per possibility. This creates a constant demand for qualified pilots, ground staff, air hostesses etc. However one must note that they should choose the career path which they feel they can do best at. not by peer pressure or from their parents.