There are zillions of socionomology majors floating around, and the demand for them by employers is not very high. Consequently, socionomology majors don't earn much and, by implication, receive a low financial return on their investiment. From Lifehacker [via JR]:
Funding an education is an expensive business, but some degrees are better value for money than others. A costly course doesn't necessarily lead to a earning a fortune.
Salary.com suggests that you should carefully consider the college degree you take, and factor in the potential return on investment (ROI). Research shows that some degrees are unlikely to lead to a well-paid job.
The list ranks salary expectations for students of particular subjects according to the ROI, and the bottom 8 are:
- Sociology [sic]
- Fine Arts
- Education
- Religious Studies/Theology
- Hospitality/Tourism
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Communications
Not surprising. And yet so many socionomologists refuse even to try to understand economics and end up complaining that because they have a BA and because they borrowed and spent so much money they somehow deserve better and more than the rest of world is willing to pay them.
However, as the article concludes, financial return on investment isn't everything.
Of course, this list should not stop you from following your dream. If you have a burning desire to enroll in a particular course, go for it! You might not rake in the big bucks, but it's also important that you like your job.