<p>I'm currently a freshman enrolled at UF, working through fall semester. I am currently a Biomedical Engineering major, but it is really taking its toll on me, and I'm not sure it's right for me. I'm extremely interesting in the field of economics, but I'm afraid that going into this field will yield a degree that could land me jobless. I was just hoping some people could shed some light on this situation? I'm very driven and love working with people. I was also wondering what potential actions I could take to perhaps land me a better job, like going to get a Ph.D in economics? Dual majoring in economics and computer engineering? Dual majoring in economics and mathematics? Or even just majoring in economics and getting a minor in business? And of course, if I do decide to make the switch, should I go through the Heavener School of Business (basically a business administration degree with economics tacked on) or through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences? I would really appreciate any input people have into this, but please don't pull facts out of mid air! My head is spinning already as it is :)</p>
<p>My daughter’s boyfriend graduated with a degree in Economics last spring, and is employed by one of the bigger consulting firms. He did get excellent internship experience every summer (small business administration, budget analyst for a large govt. department, and landed an internship with the company he works for now after his junior year). I think he double majored in public policy, although that is not really a factor in his current job. I think he is making about $60K a year (which I think is good for a first job for an undergrad!). He was a very good student, but did not go to a tippy top college.</p>
<p>So you can definitely leverage an econ degree into very good employment, BUT you need to do as much as you can with summer internships, coops, etc. during college to do so.</p>
<p>My daughter majored in economics and got a good job with a specialized consulting firm.</p>
<p>But to progress in her career, she will need a graduate degree eventually. She’s planning to get an MBA. This is not cheap.</p>