Special Report

Lowest Paying Jobs for College Grads

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8. Proofreaders and copy markers
> Median annual wage: $37,550
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 14,200
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 1.7%

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7. Rehabilitation counselors
> Median annual wage: $34,860
> Typical entry-level education: Master’s degree
> Total employment: 119,300
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 12.7%

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6. Graduate teaching assistants
> Median annual wage: $32,460
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 168,300
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 7.7%

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5. Radio and television announcers
> Median annual wage: $32,450
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 41,300
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): -11.6%

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4. Coaches and scouts
> Median annual wage: $32,270
> Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
> Total employment: 276,100
> Projected employment growth (2016-2026): 12.9%

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