<p>Is such a double major popular? Also is it doable, especially those who have actually done it. I know that a lot of people double major but the fact that engineering is so hard and time consuming I'm interested in how popular this combination is.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>At my alma mater (Lafayette College) engineers made up about 30-35% of the student body. After that economics was the next most popular major. However, there are not many who do a double major in the two. I suspect it would add at least an extra semester (or maybe even an extra year) to fulfill the requirements of both majors. Another option (not uncommon) might be a BS in engineering and an MBA later on. I actually chose to get an MS in Engineering Management.</p>
<p>I would guess that economics is one of the most common double majors for engineers, having known a few eng-econ double majors.</p>
<p>And yes, it’s doable. But, of course, it depends.</p>