Does it "PAY" to go to college??

I read a Yahoo article this morning titled "20 worst paying college degrees" and I immediately wondered which majors they didnt list. I've realized there are people who make a living by making lists like "20 worst paying jobs" or "20 best colleges" or "10 best ways to please your mate." I know there are dozens if not hundreds of things to major in, but for the most part they all fall under one of several umbrellas: Arts & Science, Speech Pathology, Business, Behavioral & Community Sciences, Education, Engineering, Honors College, Marine Science, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, The Arts.






Here is the list:

As you can see, child and family studies earned the honors as the worst-paying college major. The average graduate earns a beginning salary of $29,500. What's equally discouraging is that the salary of someone in this field will barely budge after 15 years in the profession. It sends the message to think twice before choosing a college major that involves children. I thought children were our future? What this list says is to steer clear of career paths that many say are the most fulfilling-those that involve changing a child's life.

What I think the list and lists similar to it fail to mention is the nonmonetary perks those professionals receive. If you have a passion for working with children, do not be discouraged by the pay scale. You may make $160k a year but you may also live a miserable and lonely lifestyle. By the same token, you may make $50k a year and live a happy and fulfilled life. My point is to focus on things other than money when you are trying to decide your career path. Money cannot and it will not buy your happiness. It will help pay a mortgage on a bigger home or a nicer car but if you spend so much time working that you end up single and irritated what fun is that?

What do you all think this list says about going to college? Did you consider any of these majors?