(NEXSTAR) – The cost of attending college has more young people (and their financially stressed parents) questioning whether it's even worth it to pursue a degree. The answer, it turns out, could largely depend on what you study.

Not every degree will provide the same return on investment, with some having higher unemployment rates and lower income prospects post-graduation.

A database updated this year by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York allows people to explore which college majors tend earn the most – and the least – after students get their diploma.

The lowest wages right after graduation go to foreign language majors, who earn a median of $40,000. Those who study social sciences and performing arts don't fare too much better, the analysis found.