Some degrees really are a waste of time and money: These are the 10 worst-paying college majors

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New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows college majors with the lowest median income after graduation.

Now more than ever, people are able to obtain language proficiency without a formal degree (thanks to apps like Duolingo).

Those who major in foreign language usually go into lower-paying fields, such as public service or translation.

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Author / Journalist: Sara Braun

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Salaries Colleges and Universities STEM Compensation Entry level

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Published On: 2025-05-19 @ 09:00:00 (16 hours ago)

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