The Millennial Generation of college students/graduates has really gotten the short-end of the stick. For those who have already graduated from college or are close to it, they were likely unaware of the consequences of the degree they chose.
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Just one generation ago (Generation X), there used to be a joke that you could get a college degree in just about anything and still get a high paying job.
That joke was partially true. In the 90’s, America’s middle class and business sector was booming. Employers needed an educated workforce, and many of them didn’t care what degree you had, just as long as you had one.
Not anymore.
The gig is up. College students can no longer use the excuse that they didn’t know their degree was worthless.
Throughout the past four years, there have been dozens of articles and talk show segments about the high percentage of Millennials who have graduated with degrees in fields that had little hope for high paying job prospects, if any at all.
Don’t let this happen to you. Don’t become a victim.
As a disclaimer, it’s worth noting that success and happiness isn’t just centered around monetary gain. If you happen to choose a career field that fulfills you, then congratulations. Just be sure you have a solid personal finance strategy to offset your low wages so that you’re properly prepared for retirement.
If money is important to you, don’t say you weren’t warned.
Here are the top 13 college majors you should avoid like the plague:
13. Theology:
Common job: Chaplain
Starting median pay: $36,800
Mid-career median pay: $51,600
Difference: $14,800 / 40%
12. Social Work:
Starting median pay: $32,800
Mid-career median pay: $46,600
Difference: $13,800 / 42%
11. Nutrition:
Starting median pay: $41,700
Mid-career median pay: $56,400
Difference: $14,700 / 35%
10. Horticulture:
Starting median pay: $35,200
Mid-career median pay: $47,700
Difference: $12,500 / 36%
9. Special Education:
Starting median pay: $34,500
Mid-career median pay: $46,800
Difference: $12,300 / 36%
8. Recreation & Leisure Studies:
Starting median pay: $35,800
Mid-career median pay: $47,100
Difference: $11,300 / 32%
7. Medical Technology:
Starting median pay: $47,800
Mid-career median pay: $60,200
Difference: $12,400 / 26%
6. Athletic Training:
Starting median pay: $35,000
Mid-career median pay: $45,900
Difference: $10,900 / 31%
5. Pastoral Ministry:
Starting median pay: $36,300
Mid-career median pay: $46,000
Difference: $9,700 / 27%
4. Clinical Laboratory Science:
Starting median pay: $48,000
Mid-career median pay: $59,900
Difference: $11,900 / 25%
3. Early Childhood & Elementary Education:
Starting median pay: $32,300
Mid-career median pay: $40,400
Difference: $8,100 / 25%
2. Human Services:
Starting median pay: $33,800
Mid-career median pay: $41,300
Difference: $7,500 / 22%
1. Child Development:
Starting median pay: $32,200
Mid-career median pay: $36,400
Difference: $4,200 / 13%
Info source: Business Insider
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About the author
Michael Price is the author of “What Next The Millennial’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Real World” endorsed by Barbara Corcoran of ABC’s Shark Tank. Book now available at whatnextquest.com. Watch the trailer below:
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