The 5 Most Valuable — and 5 Least Valuable — College Majors
Posted By thestatedtruth.com on October 4, 2021
If you are looking to get the best return on your investment in a college degree, you may want to consider a major in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Top 5
STEM degrees dominated the top of the rankings. It’s an area of study that’s already been gaining popularity. In fact, the growth in STEM degree recipients has outpaced that for all degrees, according to Pew Research.
1. Architectural Engineering
Median annual income: $90,000; unemployment rate: 1.3%
2. Construction Services
Median annual income: $80,000; unemployment rate: 1%
3. Computer Engineering
Median annual income: $101,000; unemployment rate: 2.3%
4. Aerospace Engineering
Median annual income: $100,000 ; unemployment rate: 1.9%
5. Transportation Sciences and Technologies
Median annual income: $86,000; unemployment rate: 1.8%
Bottom 5
155. Clinical Psychology
Median annual income: $49,000; unemployment rate: 3.8%
156. Composition and Speech
Median annual income:$42,000; unemployment rate: 4.9%
157. Drama and Theater Arts
Median annual income: $41,000; unemployment rate: 4.5%
158. Miscellaneous Fine Arts
Median annual income: $38,000; unemployment rate: 5.6%
159. Visual and Performing Arts
Median annual income: $35,500; unemployment rate: 3.6%
Source: MFOXCNBC
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