Dumbest College Majors if You Want to Make Money When You Graduate
Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Median Early Career Salary: $32,900
Median Mid-Career Salary: $42,300
Early childhood majors can find work in preschool, daycare centers and other childcare work. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers work in both public, private and charter schools. Public school teachers must also obtain a state license.The outlook for preschool teacher employment is strong. Employment is projected to grow 17% from 2012 to 2022 -- faster than the average "due to a continued focus on the importance of early childhood education and the growing population of children ages 3 to 5," the BLS said.Employment of elementary teachers is expected to rise 12% over the 10 years through 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations, according to the BLS.