Here’s some data on the average salaries or yearly incomes of some of the biggest liberal arts majors:
1. Government
Entry-level Salary: $43,200 Mid-Career Median Salary: $97,100
2. International Relations
Entry-level Salary: $41,700 Mid-Career Median Salary: $85,700
3. Advertising
Entry-level Salary: $40,000 Mid-Career Median Salary: $79,400
4. Philosophy
Entry-level Salary: $39,700 Mid-Career Median Salary: $78,300
5. Fashion Design
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says photographers make an average of about $29,440 per year as of 2008. The lowest ten percent of all photographers earned less than $16,920. However, Simply Hired says a freelance photographer can earn an average of $40,000 as of June 2011, based on the job listings on their site.
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