Want To Go Broke? Pick One Of These Majors!

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Want to work with children? A new study by CBS MoneyWatch suggests that you can bet on struggling financially if you major in a family or child releated field in college. New graduates, if they can find a job, can expect to make just around $30,000 a year. That's not too bad for a recent graduate; however, the pay rate doesn't increase dramatically after the mid-career (typically 15-years) mark is reached.

All of the degrees on the"Worst-Paying College Degrees in 2010" list have something in common - students who major in them generally have a deep desire to help people and make a difference in the world. However, most of them won't be able to. They'll be too busy trying to pay off their college bills. Take a look at the other majors on the list.

Worst-Paying College Degrees in 2010
College Degree	Starting Pay	Mid-Career Pay
1. Child and Family Studies	$29,500	$38,400
2. Elementary Education	$31,600	$44,400
3. Social Work	$31,800	$44,900
4. Athletic Training	$32,800	$45,700
5. Culinary Arts	$35,900	$50,600
6. Horticulture	$35,000	$50,800
7. Paralegal Studies/Law	$35,100	$51,300
8. Theology	$34,700	$51,300
9. Recreation & Leisure	$33,300	$53,200
10. Special Education	$36,000	$53,800
11. Dietetics	$40,400	$54,200
12. Religious Studies	$34,700	$54,400
13. Art	$33,500	$54,800
14. Education	$35,100	$54,900
15. Interdisciplinary Studies	$35,600	$55,700
16. Interior Design	$34,400	$56,600
17. Nutrition	$42,200	$56,700
18. Graphic Design	$35,400	$56,800
19. Music	$36,700	$57,000
20. Art History	$39,400	$57,100

- CBS Money Watch

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