Chem or chE then MBA?

<p>I need some advice..
My major is chemical Engineering and I will graduate in three year; however, If I change my major to chemistry, I can graduate a year earlier.</p>

<p>Since I am planning to get a MBA degree from a top business school, is my undergraduate degree really matter? I am aware that Chemical Engineering degree is harder to obtain and provide broader jobs than chemistry degree (BS), but I think Chemistry+MBA is pretty much the same with chemical engineering+MBA in term of salary and job prospects, is that right?</p>

<p>Should I change my major to chemistry?</p>

<p>Nope won't matter at all, there are plenty of people in the chemical engineering field that could use some managerial education.</p>

<p>Work experience is the most important thing. First and foremost you should be considering what your job prospects our out of college. If Chemical Engineering can land you a better job (And I believe it can) go with it because it will help you get into business school. </p>

<p>Also, there is a chance that you won't need an MBA at all. I know a lot of chemical engineers that make 6 figures. One of them sells chemicals. Another was making 6 figures by working every other month in South America and returning to the US for a month of vacation (6 months of vacation a year). This schedule is typical of someone that is out on an oil rig, but he wasn't out on a rig. He was on shore and was partying every night in the city.</p>

<p>BTW, don't be in such a rush to get your MBA. One extra year isn't going to kill you.</p>