Choosing These 20 College Majors Will Pay Off the Least

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September 2, 2020 8:48 am

Last Updated: November 27, 2020 1:24 pm

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10. Early Childhood Education
> Avg. annual earnings: $34,047
> 2018 unemployment rate: 2.3%
> Total labor force: 236,209

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9. School Student Counseling
> Avg. annual earnings: $33,660
> 2018 unemployment rate: 1.0%
> Total labor force: 17,975

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8. General Education
> Avg. annual earnings: $32,730
> 2018 unemployment rate: 1.7%
> Total labor force: 1,722,417

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7. Miscellaneous Education
> Avg. annual earnings: $32,576
> 2018 unemployment rate: 2.1%
> Total labor force: 184,307

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6. Art and Music Education
> Avg. annual earnings: $31,957
> 2018 unemployment rate: 2.1%
> Total labor force: 269,778

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