College Majors with Minor Salaries: Which Majors Are The Worst?

Your mom goes to college. 💅🏼 Well, maybe not right now but she might have back in the day! 👩🏻‍🏫 And if your sweet mama has big dreams to get that degree later in life, have her take a peek at this. 

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There’s a new list of the worst college majors based on the average salaries of graduates between the ages of 22 and 27. 🎓 Oh, and PS - engineers? You're in the clear. According to the results of the study, mechanical, computer, and aerospace engineers brought home the most bacon. 🥓💻

Here’s Five of the WORST College Majors in 2023:

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1. 🎭 High Drama - Love performing? You might wanna keep the singing confined to the shower. A degree in the performing arts earns a median early career wage of about $39,000. It also has an unemployment rate of 7.6%.

2. 🛋️ I'm Listening - Maybe you have dreams of becoming the next Dr. Frasier Crane, but don't expect a sweet Seattle penthouse salary. Especially if you're not on the PhD track. Median early career wage for psych majors came in at $37,400. Average mid-career salary is $65,000.

3. 🏫 All In The Family - Family and consumer services majors, like child care and education, ranked as some of the lowest paying majors. The reported median early career wage is $37,000. Social services majors also made the list with the same average salary.

4. ⛪ Holy Moly - A faith career might be fulfilling, but might not fill the pockets. Mid-career theology and religion graduates earn a median of $52,000 a year. If you're just starting out, expect an early career annual wage of $36,000.

5. 🏖️ Leisurely Stroll - Leisure and hospitality majors make an average early career wage of $38,000…BUT! Take this with a grain of salt, because another recent study ranked hospitality as a top college major choice. But you'll most likely be climbing the corporate ladder for a while before you reap the rewards.

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🔥Bottom line: One thing to keep in mind is that no one comes out of college making the kind of money they dream about. It's important to choose something you love so you're determined to stick with it! Also, remember a college major isn't a death sentence - you can always switch your career gears. Check out this article to learn more about in-demand trade careers. Click here to learn how to trade your white collar for a blue one!

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