Going off to college is considered one of the best times in a person’s life.  A new start and opportunity to define and grow into the adult that you hope to become.  Regardless of whether you attend a Top 10 College Party school, picking a major can influence the career you have for the next few decades.  A recent article on MSN by Kiplinger ranked the Top 10 worst college degrees for future employment and earnings.  

No. 1: Anthropology 

Unemployment rate: 6.9%

Recent grad employment rate: 10.5%

Median salary: $40,000

Median salary for recent grads: $28,000

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: 21%

Likelihood of working retail: 2.1 times average

 

No. 2: Fine arts 

Unemployment rate: 7.4%

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 12.6%

Median salary: $44,000

Median salary for recent grads: $30,000

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: 5%

Likelihood of working retail: 1.8 times average

 

No. 3: Film and photography 

Unemployment rate: 7.3%

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 12.9%

Median salary: $45,000

Median salary for recent grads: $30,000

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: 13%

Likelihood of working retail: 2.6 times average

 

No. 4: Philosophy and religious studies 

Unemployment rate: 7.2%

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 10.8%

Median salary: $42,000

Median salary for recent grads: $30,000

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: Not available

Likelihood of working retail: 2.0 times average

 

No. 5: Graphic design 

Unemployment rate: 8.1%

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 11.8%

Median salary: $45,000

Median salary for recent grads: $32,000

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: 13%

Likelihood of working retail: 0.6 times average

 

No. 6: Studio arts 

Unemployment rate: 8.0%

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 11.1%

Median salary: $37,000

Median salary for recent grads: $35,900

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: 5%

Likelihood of working retail: 2.3 times average

 

No. 7: Liberal arts 

Unemployment rate: 7.6%

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 9.2%

Median salary: $48,000

Median salary for recent grads: $30,000

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: not available

Likelihood of working retail: 1.8 times average

 

No. 9: Sociology 

Unemployment rate: 7.0%

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 8.6%

Median salary: $45,000

Median salary for recent grads: $32,000

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: 18%

Likelihood of working retail: 1.4 times average

 

No. 10: English 

Unemployment rate: 6.7% (average for all graduates with bachelor's degree: 4.9%)

Unemployment rate for recent grads: 9.2% (average for top 100 majors: 7.7%)

Median salary: $48,000 (median for all grads with bachelor's: $54,756)

Median salary for recent grads: $32,000 (median for top 100 majors: $37,000)

Projected job growth for this field, 2010-2020: 6% (average: 14%)

Likelihood of working retail: 1.4 times average

 

 

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According to a recent article, the folks in the Top 10 list of worst dressed cities have given up on fashion for practical reasons.  Some of the cities make sense, but some are surprising.  So please put on your best clothes when your visit any of the cities on the Top 10 worst dressed cities in order to help them escape from this list.

1.     Anchorage 

2.     Salt Lake City 

3.     Baltimore 

4.     Orlando 

5.     San Antonio, TX 

6.     Dallas / Fort Worth 

7.     Atlanta 

8.     Portland, Maine 

9.     Phoenix 

10.                      Kansas City, MO 

Which city would you add to the list of worst dressed?

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 Which NFL Draft pick is considered the worst and biggest bust of all time?  The answer really depends if you are a fan of one of the teams that made one of the Top 10 worst picks.  The topic of Cam Newton brings up the discussion on whether or not he will be at or near the top of this list of terrible NFL drafts picks in a few years.  Many of these quarterbacks had significant potential but mentally did not have the toughness or work ethic to be even moderately successful.  It takes a decade to decide if an NFL Quarterback will be considered among the best ever.   

 

Here are 10 of the worst NFL Quarterback draft picks of all time:

 

·        Jamarcus Russell (2007) – Picked #1 by the Oakland Raiders

 

·        Ryan Leaf (1998) – 2^nd overall pick by the San Diego Chargers

 

·        David Carr (2002) – Picked #1 by the Houston Texans

 

·        Tim Couch (1999) – Picked #1 by the Cleveland Browns

 

·        Akili Smith (1999) – 3^rd overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals

 

·        Jim Druckenmiller (1997) – 26^th overall pick by San Francisco 49ers (1^st QB)

 

·        Heath Shuler (1994) – 3^rd overall pick by the Washington Redskins

 

·        Joey Harrington (2002) – 3^rd overall pick by the Detroit Lions

 

·        Cade McNown (1999) – 12^th overall pick by the Chicago Bears

 

·        Matt Leinart (2006) – 10^th overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals

 

Will Cam Newton make this list or will he shine in the NFL?

 

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What is your favorite Halloween candy?  Now think back to that piece of candy that almost made you puke. Is that disgusting piece of Halloween candy on our Top 10 List?  Here is a list of the nastiest Halloween candy according to our experts:

·        Candy Corn

·        Circus Peanuts

·        Raisins

·        Necco Wafers

·        Apples

·        Generic wrapped hard candy

·        Good & Plenty

·        DOTS

·        Peanut Butter Chew

·        Candy Cigarettes – Had to throw this one in there

If any of the candy that you purchase is on this list – throw it in the trash and start over.

What is at the top of your worst candy list?

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