The 10 worst-paid college majors in the U.S. in 2011

Published by Statista Research Department, May 24, 2011
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)

CharacteristicMedian 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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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Median earnings per year in U.S. dollars40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$39,000$39,000$38,000$38,000$38,000$38,000$36,000$36,000$29,000$29,000$Health and Medical Preparatory ProgramsVisual and Performing ArtsCommunication-Disorders Sciences and ServicesStudio ArtsDrama and Theater ArtsSocial WorkHuman Services and Community OrganizationsTheology and Religious VocationsEarly-Childhood EducationCounseling and Psychology
0$2,500$5,000$7,500$10,000$12,500$15,000$17,500$20,000$22,500$25,000$27,500$30,000$32,500$35,000$37,500$40,000$42,500$45,000$

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