Comparing These Colleges for Economics

College Search & Selection
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<p>I want to major in economics, with either a double major or most likely a minor in mathematics. I was wondering if anyone could help give me insight on the schools of which I'm thinking most right now.</p>

<p>University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (I hear they have an excellent undergrad business school, but I don't think economics is part of it... Cheap tuition, excellent climate, reasonably close to home)</p>

<p>The Ohio State University (I think their business school is ranked respectably, and I'm pretty positive economics is taught within it... Fairly cheap tuition, same town in which I have lived since I was 5)</p>

<p>University of Virginia (Again, a top business school, but is economics taught there, or in a sciences college?... Cheap tuition, pretty close to home)</p>

<p>Arizona State University (Top business grad school, economics taught within... Cheap tuition, excellent climate, same town as city in which one of parents live)</p>

<p>University of California - Berkeley (Another top business school, but I don't think economics is taught within... reasonable climate, reasonably close to home, relatively cheap tuition)</p>

<p>As you can see, I like the cheaper tuition schools. I also like public schools, because private ones are not in my budget. I'm not too picky about the location, but a year-round climate would be excellent. Also, I'm not much for the liberal arts colleges. I'm looking for a more Austrian-esque type of economic education. Hence, why I like the economics department being within the business school. Well, if you could compare these for me, and maybe even come up with some other options, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!</p>

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This is true. Economics is in the College of Letters and Science. It’s separate from the Haas School of Business.</p>

<p>Apply to all. Then once you get financial aid award packages the choice will be clearer.</p>

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<p>And, incidentally, it is one of the best economics departments in the US. Considering that Berkeley also has one of the top 5 Math departments in the country (your intended minor), I have no doubt that Cal is by far the best choice on your list.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much for your suggestions. One final question… If I were to go to Berkeley, would it be good to go to grad school at Arizona State?</p>

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<p>I’m probably going to UVa in the fall and will eventually be an econ major. The econ department is in the College of Arts and Sciences and (as is the case with any top tier university) is very good. Ken Elzinga is probably the best-known prof.</p>