<p>Well, maybe i have somewhat of a clue, but not that much.</p>
<p>Out of schools like marquette,depaul, illinois state, it is to my understanding that accounting would be the best business degree to get (or is it?). The thing is, im not sure if i can stay sane sitting behind a desk posting to ledgers the rest of my life. But a business type of life does interest me, as well as earning potential. Can a lot of money still be made coming from a non target school? </p>
<p>I've recently thought about majoring in exercise science, followed by going through a 3 year doctorate program for physical therapy. Im very interested in working out, exercise, i guess body movements. But the pre reqs are alot of chemistry and physics, which (not sure about physics, took anatomy junior year instead) i hated in high school.</p>
<p>So any advice on majors/careers would be greatly appreciated. Im a senior in high school so i have a little bit of time. I think im a pretty smart kid : 3.8 gpa weighted (couldve been better) and a 29 act.</p>
<p>Obviously, the best course of action is to do everything in your power to get into a “target school,” whether as a freshman or transfer student. And in addition to that, your best options are to major in Accounting or Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical (not Computer) Engineering, if any of those interest you. If engineering, then as soon as you can in your career, move from the technical/engineering to the business/management side. If Accounting, you certainly will have far more opportunities than just Accounting in the long-term. In the short-term, you still may have non-Accounting opportunities. If you read the requirements for any business-related job listing, any time they don’t mention a specific major, but instead say “business-related degree,” this is using three words to communicate one word (in non-target school language): Accounting. If you come from a target school, other things like Finance, Marketing, and Management they will consider “business-related.”</p>
<p>P.S.
Just saw you hated physics and chemistry…well that rules out Engineering. Is a four year college degree even required for physical therapy jobs? If not, why even bother going into debt unless you get a 100% free-ride at some college?</p>
<p>If you’re going to DePaul, definitely major in something at the school of commerce - I highly suggest either finance or accounting. DePaul, from my knowledge isn’t very well known for their science program. Their business school, however, has an extremely good reputation. It could be a good foot in the door for a business career anywhere in the country (kids from all over the country - from California to Florida attend DePaul). In fact, last time I checked I think 32% of the student body consisted of out-of-state students - very impressive for a private Catholic university in Chicago.</p>
<p>Of course I’m biased. Illinois State University is a great school, too. More of a party school atmosphere - but would probably be more ideal for a career in physical therapy. Physical therapy is a science, so you’ll probably required to take a lot of the basic science courses such as anatomy, physics, chemistry, biology etc.</p>
<p>If you don’t like lab sciences, then I’d stay away from exercise science. You clearly have a general interest in it rather than a desire to be a professional in exercise science aka professions in the field that require a degree.</p>
<p>im in an honors accounting class at my high school, and while the teacher sucks, i really dont know if id enjoy/can stand majoring in accounting haha. How much different is finance, and is it worth it to get a finance degree from depaul? Does depaul have good ties with business downtown?</p>