Major in Computer Science or Business Administration?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi, I like both Computer Science and Business Administration.</p>

<p>I looked at the data from the Career Center and I realized that Computer Science majors tend to make way more money than Business majors. </p>

<p><a href="https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/CompSci.stm%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/CompSci.stm&lt;/a> - avg salary - $75k
<a href="https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/BusAd.stm%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/BusAd.stm&lt;/a> - avg salary - $56k</p>

<p>Since I like both, should I major in Computer Science rather than Business? Or are there other pros of a Business major that aren't on the surface that aren't available to Computer Science majors?</p>

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<p>If you making a decision on majors purely on how much you’re expecting to make, I suggest that you highly consider factoring in other factors to know what you want to major in. Plus, while it’s not typical or easy, you could possibly major in both.</p>

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<p>A business major with an undergraduate degree doesn’t make a lot of money, not even one from Berkeley. Most students who take the Business major are probably expected to get an MBA. Also, you live in Silicon Valley. You have to take those factors into consideration.</p>

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<p>sentiment doesn’t know the riches of high finance.</p>

<p>go to haas, graduate top 5%. your paths to money are very very open.</p>

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<p>Do CS and then get an MBA if you want.</p>

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<p>A business major at Berkeley still makes more than many other majors at Berkeley.</p>

<p>I guess I’m wondering whether there are any pluses of being a business major that make it more preferable than being a computer science major at Berkeley, putting personal interests aside. Do you guys know any?</p>

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<p>Business is easier, that’s about it</p>

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<p>Yes, easier, that’s about it in my eyes. If you want the management stuff, do CS, do some business classes on the side if you feel like, and then do an MBA or something.</p>

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<p>I nailed an Citigroup internship in the summer and im a rhetoric and psych major. I took two econ classes and 1 calc class. Pick a major you enjoy and take some analytical classes or something. Employers (with $$) want motivated and unique students. But double major if you want. That will open up some doors, too.</p>

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<p>You could do both. UGBA courses don’t really require much time… though I’ve only taken finance courses. I’m a CS+Stat major btw.</p>

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<p>EECS will kick your ass, but employment is guaranteed (if you survive).</p>

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<p>Do the one you’re more passionate about.</p>

<p>Sure, people in EECS do make more money on average, but that’s assuming they are passionate about their fields and build up a background that lands them a high-paying job. If you go thru the major for just the money, it’s going to be very difficult for you to land a job at all.</p>

<p>In contrast, business is one of those majors where it’s oversaturated, so the people who can’t quite succeed take up a much larger proportion of the status. Hence, there’s a lower precieved earnings. Plus, the business aspect is more subtle and many people start with low-paying jobs to network before they step out like a superstar and become uber rich.</p>

<p>The point is - don’t look too much at the salary. Both provide great income, and you should go with the one you’re interested in. Your personal ability takes a more important role than the average.</p>