I’m a student at UW Seattle and I’m taking Econ and Accounting classes at the same time. I’m enjoying my Econ class and I’m doing really good at it (way above the average). As for accounting, I don’t hate it but I’m not enjoying it either and I guess I’m doing okay (slightly above the average). I really want to go to law school but I don’t know what to major in as for now. I want to get a useful degree that can give me a good job in case I couldn’t go to law school straight after graduation, for financial reasons. I think if I major in Econ, I’ll graduate with a high GPA and UW is one of the top schools in the nation for Econ, so maybe land on a good jobs? on the other hand, there are more job opportunities for accounting major, but I don’t know if accounting will get any better (given that I spend a lot of time studying), and without a high GPA, no jobs guaranteed? So UW graduates with Econ major, did you get a good job, B.A or B.S? Maybe Finance would be a good option too? and which one of these do you think is best for Pre Law? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!
Since this is specific to UW-S you might be better off asking it in their forum. Either way, just keep in mind that generally a BA in econ will be more theoretical vs a BS will be more practical. Have you taken any reg introductory business or finance classes yet?
Well, not necessarily. The UW economics department explains the differences:
Actually, looking at the coursework, the BS looks to be more theoretical. The major difference between the two is the additional math/quant coursework and the theory & methods requirement in the BS. The BA is supposed to allow students more flexibility to pursue applied or interdisciplinary coursework. The department says that the BA is better geared towards students who want to go to work after college, and the BS for students who want graduate study.
OP, it’s debatable whether accounting has more job opportunities than economics. However, even with that said…quantity is not the only important part of a job market. Quality is important, too. There can be a billion accounting jobs and that won’t matter if you don’t like accounting (or aren’t good at it). On the other hand, if you are an excellent economist, you may be able to have your pick of positions.
Since you are already at UW, why don’t you ask some senior UW econ students what their offers have looked like or their current job-hunting climate? It may be better to wait until April or May, when there are more sure offers in hand.
Yes, I took financial accounting and I didn’t have much interest in it, my performance was just around the average even though I spent a lot of time studying for that class. The thing is I don’t want to keep taking classes and delay my graduation just to figure out what I like. and yes, I should ask some econ senior, they’ll have a better perspective in that regard than the econ advisors