The aspiring corporate media propagandists were followed by Sociology and Liberal Arts majors at 72% each, and communications majors at 64%.

"When we graduate, reality hits," said ZipRecruiter head economist, Sinem Buber, adding "When you are barely managing to pay your bills, your paycheck might become more important."

On average, 44% of all job seekers with college degrees regret their field of study. 

The poll comes months after a Reuters survey found that trust in the mainstream media is evaporating.

It comes down to money

According to "The College Payoff," a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, bachelor's degree holders typically earn 84% more than those with just a high school diploma, however of course, career path matters.

When broken down by areas of study, however, the difference is striking. Students who pursue a major specifically in science, technology, engineering and math — collectively known as STEM disciplines — are projected to earn the most overall.

In addition to STEM, health and business majors are among the highest-paying, leading to average annual wages that are higher at the entry level and significantly greater over the course of a career compared with liberal arts and humanities majors, the Georgetown Center found. -CNBC