Job prospects, Cornell vs Richmond

OP, I get where you’re coming from. It’s really hard to gauge how our kids will do after undergrad. Anecdotally, I have relatives that are brothers who went to the same college. The youngest was like your son and his older brother Type A and Mr. Social. Well, Type A got his business degree and landed a nice paying banking job. Younger brother floundered but ended up with a degree in Biology. Fast forward a few years post grad, and the Type A had a “quarter life crisis” quit his job and traveled the world partying hard. He ran out of money and is now looking for a job to pay his school loan. Younger brother found his footing not in science but in the business world and has moved up the career ladder and is doing very well for himself.

My oldest son, who never had a job before college, did summer internships in different industries. It showed him what he wants (and doesn’t want) from a job after college and geographically where he thinks he’d be happy. I feel his prospects after he graduates will be good due to his summer work experience.

I wouldn’t spend time worrying or being anxious for your son. If the desire is there for the money and lifestyle, he will find a way to reach his goals.