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Lowest Paying Jobs for College Grads

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13. Education, training, and library workers, all other
> Median annual wage: $43,140
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 112,700
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 10.8%

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12. Community and social service specialists, all other
> Median annual wage: $41,570
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 100,300
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 13.2%

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11. Museum technicians and conservators
> Median annual wage: $40,670
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 11,800
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 12.4%

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10. Reporters and correspondents
> Median annual wage: $39,370
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 44,700
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): -10.0%

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9. Directors, religious activities and education
> Median annual wage: $38,980
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 147,100
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 7.1%

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