The 10 worst-paid college majors in the U.S. in 2011
The 10 worst-paid college majors in the United States in 2011 (in U.S. dollars)
This statistic shows the 10 worst-paid college majors in the United States in 2011, ranked by median earnings per year in the corresponding industry. Counseling and Psychology is the worst-paid major with annual earnings of about 29,000 U.S. dollars in 2011.
The 10 worst-paid college majors in the United States in 2011 (in U.S. dollars)
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| Median earnings per year in U.S. dollars | |
|---|---|
| Health and Medical Preparatory Programs | 40,000$ |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 40,000$ |
| Communication-Disorders Sciences and Services | 40,000$ |
| Studio Arts | 40,000$ |
| Drama and Theater Arts | 40,000$ |
| Social Work | 39,000$ |
| Human Services and Community Organizations | 38,000$ |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 38,000$ |
| Early-Childhood Education | 36,000$ |
| Counseling and Psychology | 29,000$ |
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