University Liberal Arts Graduates' Salaries Revealed: Lowest Income Major Exposed
According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the incomes of liberal arts graduates are generally lower than those of other majors. The study indicates that graduates in education, social work, and arts have the lowest median income within five years of graduation. Notably, professionals in early childhood education have an average salary of just $49,000, suggesting a slow increase in salary compared to starting wages.
Furthermore, the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2023 shows that salaries for these majors are significantly below the national median of $48,060. Although language proficiency is a highly valued skill, graduates with language degrees often engage in low-paying jobs such as education or translation, a trend not seen in engineering or mathematics fields.
