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The College Degrees With The Worst Return On Your Money

Jun 18, 2014, 15:23 IST

Gawker Media

Funding an education is an expensive business, but some degrees are better value for money than others. A costly course doesn't necessarily lead to a earning a fortune.

Salary.com suggests that you should carefully consider the college degree you take, and factor in the potential return on investment (ROI). Research shows that some degrees are unlikely to lead to a well-paid job.

The list ranks salary expectations for students of particular subjects according to the ROI, and the bottom 8 are:

Sociology
Fine Arts
Education
Religious Studies/Theology
Hospitality/Tourism
Nutrition
Psychology
Communications

Of course, this list should not stop you from following your dream. If you have a burning desire to enroll in a particular course, go for it! You might not rake in the big bucks, but it's also important that you like your job.

Click the link below for more information about how the rankings were calculated.

8 College Degrees with the Worst Return on Investment | Salary.com

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