Middlebury or Bates - for Economics

<p>How might you compare Middlebury vs. Bates for economics?</p>

<p>I believe both have great and extensive programs in economics but could you explain why you hesitate between the two schools in general?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>A friend is choosing between the two. Top priority is strength of economics programs. Otherwise both are great schools, of course. (and other schools haven't issued decisions yet for transfer applicants). thanks</p>

<p>Just went through both websites. Strong curriculum in both with a small advantage as far as number of courses at Middlebury. I have to dig more into the details of courses but I would like to know if you had an idea of a possible career behind that. Some courses are indeed career oriented in both curriculums. Maybe that would make the task easier to measure specialty courses with a career plan. Basics are difficult to compare.</p>

<p>The only thing I do not like particularly at Bates in their presentation is the lengthy description of where their graduates go as far as graduate school or employment. I do not see the relationship with Economics; it pertains rather to the placement office. Somewhat suspicious to brag about such a litany of names in the academic description of a program? It is even dangerous because it might not be exhaustive in such a small paragraph? Why do that?</p>

<p>What do you want to work (or your friend)in?</p>

<p>Possibly a doctorate in econ. and work in the international sphere, possibly public sector (but TBD). So ability to gain entry to top doctoral programs would be a consideration. (If not that, then perhaps B-school but I'm sure either would be perfectly fine for any B-school.)</p>

<p>I'd pick Bates for social sciences and Middlebury for humanities</p>

<p>i agree with huskem55. the econ department at bates is more highly regarded where its the opposite for humanities</p>

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<p>Last 2 posts: please explain further</p>

<p>Middlebury has one of the most respected econ depts. of any LAC. Read this article:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.economicprincipals.com/issues/06.02.12.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.economicprincipals.com/issues/06.02.12.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>