Top College Majors at the Bottom of the Salary Scale

You've got to start somewhere, but you won't go far in these occupations.

If money is not important to you then stop reading and get back to work. But if maximizing your paycheck is your goal, you may want to reconsider your choice of a degree.

Elementary education, child development and broadcasting all rank near the bottom of a recent Payscale study reported by Business Insider.

Top 10 College Majors with the Lowest Starting Salaries

10.    Human Services  $33,800
9.      Broadcast Communication (tie)  $33,600
8.      Elementary Education (tie)  $33,600
7.      Music Teacher Education  $33,300
6.      Social Work  $32,800
5.      Early Childhood and Elementary Education  $32,300
4.     Child Development  $32,200
3.     Culinary Arts  $31,900
2.     Child and Family Studies  $31,200
1.     Early-Childhood Education  $29,700

Like you, I am OUTRAGED that we pay teachers so little for the important job that they do.

I am also thrilled that my chosen profession made the list.

Wait...what?