The Top 10 Worst College Majors, Definitively Ranked

The Top 10 Worst College Majors, Definitively Ranked

Passion versus paycheck.

It's one of the oldest debates when it comes down to choosing a college major. Well, perhaps this chart can help you decide: An infographic by H&R Block shows how much clout your college major carries in the workforce.

According to the chart, recent graduates who majored in social sciences and creative fields like anthropology, film, fine arts and graphic design faced the biggest unemployment rates (about 10-12 percent). Conversely, the top industries for recent graduates were found to be advertising, followed by computer software and finance.

Take a look at the data below and see where your field of choice aligns. If you're on the brink of choosing your major, don't worry; there's still hope for you yet.

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