<p>I decided to apply as an econ major at cornell instead of aem because i want a "broader" education instead of going straight into business (and im still unsure of what i want to major in/study). I was wondering how strong the econ program in the college of arts of sciences is. Also, is it more mathematically-based like Uchicago or less quantitative? If it helps some other schools I'm looking at include Washu in st louis, northwestern, and claremont mckenna.</p>
<p>I too would like to know this. Why do some people say that econ majors are unemployable. Is this a joke? </p>
<p>Will I be able to work for big banks, not necessarily investment banking, but good business positions with at least 50 to 55K starting salaries?</p>
<p>Thanks for the info.</p>
<p>hmm im actually interested as well, seeing that i recently got admitted into chicago and cornell. if i desire to double major (business/bio or similar) is it feasible? or masochistic? how would it work out in chicago as well? i saw the major/minor requirements for AEM, and well, i think the 11 ap classes i took might come in handy.</p>
<p>are there potential problems if i'm currently admitted to CAS?</p>
<p>Haha Econ majors are not at all unemployable, but it's not like jobs will just fall into your lap just because you go to Cornell--if you're getting below mean in the core classes and aren't well-connected, I can see it getting tough. Otherwise, most people go into jobs in finance, but some to law school, some other places.
It's not necessarily as mathematical or as rigorous as UChi's undergrad program, but like many of the top econ undergrads, it can be. You could actually graduate from the major after taking just a single semester of calculus (which most have done in high school) if you wanted to. But many classes are tracked so that there is a more mathetical (read: tougher) class and a less mathematical one. Both types of people get jobs; the most important thing is to do well.
A lot of bio majors in Ag double major or do a minor in AEM. The AEM program is actually really really easy, so this is pretty much a nice diversion for most of the pre-meds. They often throw in a couple of these classes to round out their schedule. And the program also has a very good rep. I imagine it would be much easier to do this at Cornell than Chicago because of AEM's relative easiness.
Let me know if you have any more questions.</p>