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? asked in Education & ReferenceHigher Education (University +) · 8 years ago

Is Economics / Applied Economics a good major?

I am a high school student who is currently in the IB program in Florida. I was wondering if Economics or Applied Economics [Applied is offered at FSU] would be a good major. I haven't taken a formal class in Economics because I am in the IB program. My school only offers economics as a requirement for non - IB seniors. However, I have garnered a good amount of interest in the subject from books, journals, news, and magazines like The Economist.

I am not sure what I want to do for a career specifically, but I know I want to do something in that field. I want to major in Economics and minor in either Stats or Computer Science in order to enhance my quantitative skills.

Is Economics a lucrative major for finding a well - paying job in this current market?

Also, I plan on pursuing a masters degree after a few years of work experience.

Thanks.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    Yes, a good one.

    Can someone answer my questions?

  • forker
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Fsu Economics Major

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Only aerospace, chemical, computer, and electrical engineering have a higher mid-career salary than economics, see http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/i...

    I did a degree in economics, and found it extremely fascinating. It is very quantitative and hence can be applied to many different fields. That's also why employers like it. However, I would not choose something like "applied economics" - because usually that means that you have less core theory, which is a big minus for grad school applications, and also for some employers. Economics majors usually have a lot of statistics and econometrics (statistical analysis of economics data) classes already, so if you want to complement your econ major then I would prefer a comp sci or math minor to a stats minor.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Getting a BBA would give you a better background in Accounting and would help YOU better understand graduate level accounting. I don't think that the Econ. degree would provide you with enough exposure to accounting. I'm not saying it's impossible though. Just that a BBA would make you more comfortable with the upper level accounting concepts. (which aren't that different from undergrad accounting classes if you ask me)

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