9 US Colleges and Majors that are a waste of money

8. Ohio State University (Education): Public research university in Columbus with programs in education, human development, and psychology. -$142,000 is the 20-year net return.

7. California State University (Northridge) (Humanities and English): Public university in Los Angeles with programs in English, philosophy, and modern languages. -$143,000 is the 20-year net return.

6. Western Michigan University (Education): Public university in Michigan with programs in education, counseling, and educational leadership. 20-year net return is -$152,000.

5. Bowling Green State University (Education): Public university in Ohio with programs in education, human development, and psychology. 20-year return: -$152,000

4. Virginia Commonwealth University (Education): Public research university in Richmond with programs in education, health, and human development. -$169,000 is their 20-year net return.

3. Eastern Michigan University (Arts): Public university in Michigan with programs in art, music, and theatre. Its 20-year net return is -$187,000.

2. Florida International University (Humanities and English): Public research university in Miami with programs in English, philosophy, and religious studies. 20-year net return is -$192,000.

1. Murray State University (Arts): Public university in Kentucky with programs in fine arts, music, and theatre. -$197,000 is the 20-year net return.

9 US Colleges and Majors that are a waste of money | Here are the degrees and colleges with the lowest 20-year net return, according to PayScale.