Choosing a major in college is often a significant milestone in one’s academic journey–one that lays the foundation for a future career path. But some college majors have a higher earning potential than others.

While college education generally leads to higher lifetime earnings, not all college majors offer the same return on investment.

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A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York analyzed labor market outcomes of college graduates by major using Census Bureau data. It found that those with bachelor’s degrees in humanities and social sciences had lower early-career earnings than those in STEM.

Still, 86% of adults believe a college degree will pay off within 10 years. Only 9% of bachelor’s degree students say their college investment is not worth it, according to a Lumina Foundation survey.

An early childhood education graduate had a median early-career wage of $42,000, while a computer science graduate could expect a median wage of $80,000.

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Research suggests humanities and social science degree holders may see increased earnings as their careers progress. However, wages for education majors specifically tend to remain relatively low even at mid-career.

Here’s a detailed look at the college graduate majors with the lowest earnings:

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis of 2023 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey