Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management?

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Hi I'm a senior in high school and I'm not sure what to major in.</p>

<p>I've been thinking of Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Business managament.</p>

<p>I might even double major.</p>

<p>Which would open more career opportunities for me?</p>

<p>Which offers high salaries, and nice compensation?</p>

<p>I've been thinking of going into Invesment Banking, Private Equity, or Hedge funds.</p>

<p>I would like to work for a nice firm.</p>

<p>I don't care how long I work, I can deal with it. Hours aren't a problem.</p>

<p>So opinions please on which major to take.</p>

<p>Plus how long will it take to get the major?</p>

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<p>Im also undecided on which branch of business to go into...for me, the least math, the better...and the most money of course...:)</p>

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<p>True, money matters, but money will come. You must love your work. I like money and all but if you like your work then the money will rake in. </p>

<p>Just looking for the career with the most potential.</p>

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<p>please do not go to a mediocre school and do something like a double major in marketing and business administration...</p>

<p>if you want to work for a top firm, go to a top 20 school and choose whatever major you want.</p>

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<p>NOTE--Everything I write is based on info before the current economic crises, i.e. based on last and prior years graduating class(es).</p>

<p>Accounting always seems to be in demand. If you go to a school with an accredited accounting program (150 credit hours required, i.e. 5 years in most, if not all, states at this point) and do well, at least a 3.0 or higher GPA, you can get a job. Of course, you will have to pass the CPA exam.</p>

<p>I work at a SUNY school with a professional accounting major. Our top majors have gotten offers from the top 3 (of 4) accounting firms for the last few years at the beginning of their senior year. Starting salaries have usually been around ( + or - a few k) $60,000.</p>

<p>They look for students with a high GPA and EC's. They want well rounded students with interests outside of acedemics. Join the Accounting Club, play extramurals, etc.</p>

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<p>Thanks, I might double major in accounting/finance or accounting/economics.</p>

<p>Which would be better? And have more potential for some really high incomes and job opportunites?</p>

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<p>It's a new day. $100,000 will be high pay for some time.</p>