The 10 Worst Paying College Majors
If you, or a son or daughter will be entering college this fall, here's a "heads up" on the 10 worst paying college majors.
This information is the result of a study by the Georgetown University on Education and the Workforce.
Here's the list, counting up from number ten to one.
10. Music...starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate: 9.2 percent
9. Film video and Photographic Arts...starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate: 12.9 percent
8. Liberal Arts...starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate: 9.2 percent
7. Psychology...starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate 7.6 percent
6. Philosophy/Religious studies...starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate: 10.8 percent
5. Social Work...starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate: 6.6 percent
4. Fine Arts...starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate: 12.6 percent
3. Physical Fitness/Parks Recreation..starting salary $30,000 unemployment rate: 8.3 percent
2. Anthropology/Archaeology...starting salary $28,000 unemployment rate: 10.5 percent
And, coming in at number one..
Drama/Theater...starting salary $26,000 unemployment rate: 7.8 percent
I'm sure you realize life isn't always about money. It's about self fulfillment.
If you have a passion for a profession, no matter what it pays, then give it some serious thought.
Think about "quality of life."
The bottom line is, if you're happy doing what you do, then go for it!