<p>I'm a college junior who was originally going to solely major in philosophy, however the upper level econ course I'm taking now has inspired me to aim for a double major with econ (before the semester started, I only wanted to have an econ minor). I'm also taking calculus I this semester, and three upper philosophy electives. I guess what I'm getting at is, does a double major with econ and philosophy seem more appealing than an econ major and philosophy minor? I know it is obviously more employable than a philosophy major and econ minor. I enjoy philosophy and since I have only four more philosophy classes to take over three semesters to complete that major, I figure I may as well complete that major. Otherwise, I'll be taking mostly econ courses and italian language classes. Looking for some input as to what seems better to employers.</p>
<p>Sorry, more appealing to who? I think you are confusing “obvious” with “oblivious”. Econ has been and will always be considered a major core Liberal Arts course curriculum. A bachelors degree is not geared for “employment” and is considered “entry level” and an “accomplishment”. That’s all the majority of employers care about mate. I think you are reading into many of the misleading stats about majors, marketing, and misinformation here from people who haven’t even entered the work world. A double major ain’t going to get ooohh’s and aaahh’s or extra brownie points, especially when quite unrelated to each other. YOU are the product, not your school, major, or classes. Get it yet?</p>
<p>I understand I’m the ultimate product, not the degree. But it doesn’t hurt to enhance a course of study. I suppose the purpose of my initial post was to get input from people who have taken similar ‘major’ paths. Thanks for your input though. You’re probably right- a majority of employers care less about the actual degree.</p>
<p>And to put it more delicately, you will also gain some notice with philosophy as a major (it’s unusual) and economics for a minor, so I say, follow your bliss.</p>
<p>That said, statistics is also very versatile (I’m going back for stats if I get in) and it goes well with analytic philosophy.</p>
<p>Good luck. It sounds like a good combo.</p>
<p>Well, I got an A in my intro stats class. But it isn’t practical for me to take on a math major, since I only have three semesters before I’m done with my BA. I have to take a lot of upper level econ, and adding a ton of math courses on top of that doesn’t sound that appealing. I agree that it is versatile though, best of luck to you if you get back into school for stats.</p>