<p>I'm hoping to major in economics and international relations at either Johns Hopkins or UVA. Does anyone know which school's programs are better? I'm also thinking of going the law school or MBA route, so any info about how these two schools can help in that regard would be helpful as well. (I've heard that Virginia generally has a better reputation in the social sciences, as well as better alumni connections.)</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I don't know much about the UVA program, but Hopkins has some cool grad school placement programs. One is with the SAIS (School of Advanced International Studies) in WA DC, one with a school in France (forgive me, I forget the name). If you're interested in an accelerated grad school program, be sure to check out those two on the Hopkins website.</p>
<p>i might be wrong but i think hopkins has the #1 IR program in the nation (that's why my friend told me its his #1 choice). In addition, in my Princeton Review book, the three "Most Popular Majors" for jhu are BME (duh), IR, and Economics. I don't know if "Most Popular" means most populous, most highly ranked by students, or etc. UVA is a great school but I really don't much about any of their programs. That's just my 2 cents.</p>
<p>Very simple answer ...
Both schools are excellent in the social sciences. JHU's IR program probably has a bit more national recognition, whereas UVA's Poli Sci program is a bit more nationally recognized (if reputation even matters, which it shouldn't). Both schools have fantastic Econ departments.</p>
<p>I travel with a UVA representative every year and the reasons one a student chooses JHU over UVA, or UVA over JHU has little to do with academics and everything to do with personal opinions about social life. Do you want to be in Baltimore or Charlottesville? Do you want a large research school, or a smaller one? Do you like Blue Jays or Cavaliers?</p>
<p>VISIT BOTH SCHOOL TO REALLY DETERMINE WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR YOU!!! Don't base your decision on reputation, especially when the difference in programs is negligible.</p>