<p>Is it worth even attempting to try a finance and physics double major?</p>
<p>I'm pretty passionate about both but I can't see how I would be able to spin the double major to give me an advantage job search wise.</p>
<p>How about a B.S. in physics with a minor which can let you move into a finance Masters program. It would probably take about the same amount of time and give you a better set of degrees.</p>
<p>Well basically does the double major open enough opportunities in the workforce for the time spent double majoring to be worth it?</p>
<p>Also would it be even remotely appealing to strictly financial firms - because if I chose to double major, wouldn’t I already be limiting my job options to the scientific field somewhat (to make the most use of both majors at least)?</p>
<p>I’m double majoring in business and biology. I talked to both my business advisors and biology advisors and it’s possible for me to do it within a four year time frame. It can work; you just have to talk to your advisors or counselors. Make sure that you still be able to graduate in time. I’d say go for it if your passionate about it. If it doesn’t work out, you can always just get a minor in finance.</p>
<p>@oxygen92: who said anything about an MBA, finance is not the same thing. I have had my physics major advisees go into a masters of finance right after the BS and I have had physics makers get jobs in the financial field with no business background. They are valued for their ability to solve problems and make mathematical models.</p>
<p>To the OP, it is hardly ever in your best interest to spend an extra year of tuition for a second Bachelor’s degree. If you can do it in 4 years without compromising your GPA, go for it.</p>
<p>It was my understanding when my son was deciding to major in physics, that many people who majored in physics for undergrad end up working in the finance field due to the problem solving skills involved in physics. I’m sure there is more to it than that. </p>
<p>Not sure if you need to double major if just having the physics degree can get you the same thing.</p>
<p>So basically a Physics major w/ Finance minor would be better than a Finance major w/ Physics minor?</p>