<p>I am looking into accounting, good outlook and decent pay, but I was wondering if I could get some input from any accounting majors and if you could tell me what the classes are like. Could you also do this if you are another business major, and tell me the outlook? Thanks.</p>
<p>If money is your priority, I believe you are going to college for the wrong reasons.</p>
<p>Don’t be too high and mighty David. The majority of people attending college understand that it’s a vehicle to more opportunities later. And yes, more opportunity to greater earning. I think you’d agree it’s rare to find the person attending college for the pure joy of the learning experience, no?</p>
<p>To chastise this high school student for asking about the potential earning potential of a course of study is frankly, snobbish. You know nothing about his/her background. Many people have to work for a living. Perhaps you’re not one of them. Whatever.</p>
<p>Bryan: You’ve asked similar questions before. Accounting is an extremely viable and flexible major for future employment. Highly skilled (i.e. top grades) accounting graduates are in high demand. </p>
<p>Regardless, the skills you develop are transferrable to many business-related fields – whether in accounting or not. Plus, since you’re not even in college yet, you don’t have to focus on a major. Go in, take some intro classes and see how it fits you. To be blunt, some people HATE accounting classes – for some, it’s very easy and natural. I’d say sit back and see how you enjoy it once you’re enrolled.</p>
<p>One suggestion I’d have is to look at schools that have great accounting programs but are also well regarded in other areas. It would totally depend on your profile, but I’m thinking specifically of Boston College. Top quality accounting program AND a great all-around school. If you get there and take 2 accounting classes and hate it, you could switch to an econ major, a math major, or something totally different with little trouble at all.</p>
<p>If you’re interested in finance, you could also do an econ major (anywhere with a decent econ program) for undergrad and then work in a job that will help/encourage you to go for your CFA. Pay is great AND you have the option of not being “stuck” with a degree that is limited to accounting.</p>