Special Report
Lowest Paying Jobs for College Grads
August 15, 2018 4:15 pm
Last Updated: January 11, 2020 7:20 pm
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23. Clergy
> Median annual wage: $47,100
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 243,900
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 8.2%
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22. Education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program
> Median annual wage: $46,890
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 61,800
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 10.8%
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21. Athletic trainers
> Median annual wage: $46,630
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 27,800
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 22.8%
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20. Social science research assistants
> Median annual wage: $46,000
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 34,000
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 4.3%
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19. Credit counselors
> Median annual wage: $44,710
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 38,300
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 13.8%
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