<p>comfortable living? less stressful less hours but good $$?</p>
<p>Economist</p>
<p>vs</p>
<p>Computer Engineer and/or
Software Developer</p>
<p>actually, forget about CS
but engineer in general</p>
<p>If you want to be an economist, you need to be willing to study beyond your undergraduate degree.</p>
<p>so does engineering </p>
<p>any more advices? I like em both (Econ and engineering).. but gotta choose</p>
<p>Economists do not make much money.
Due to this reason, many econ majors actually take the pathway that's very similar to the business majors - Corporation & Finance.</p>
<p>And if you work at one of Fortune 500 Companies, you will make decent amount of money.</p>
<p>Economists do not make much money.</p>
<p>how much is not much?</p>
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The Federal Government recognizes education and experience in certifying applicants for entry-level positions. The starting salary for economists having a bachelor’s degree was about $24,667 a year in 2005; however, those with superior academic records could begin at $30,567. Those having a master’s degree could qualify for positions at an annual salary of $37,390. Those with a Ph.D. could begin at $45,239, while some individuals with experience and an advanced degree could start at $54,221.
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<p><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm</a></p>