-giving that I still can take this minor’s courses anyway?
Because the college I’m choosing doesn’t really offer me the chance to declare the particular minor I want. However I can still use as many as 27 elective credits on that field (which I think is even above what minors usually require.) so I will be able to learn the stuff I want.
But at the same time, is having it as a declared minor important? Like when getting a job, would having a minor in my degree give me an edge? should this make me turn to another college that offers the minor I want?
OP, it’s not really important to having a minor however it can diversify your education and enhance you into being well-rounded. Sometimes it does give an edge. Like say you have a Spanish minor. That minor can broaden your opportunities job-wise by enabling you to have jobs or internships involving the foreign language. Some employers like a diverse/off-the-beaten track minor because it shows them that the applicant in question (you!) have a particular, unique concentration or skill in mind.
It’s not necessary to change your mind about a college solely because it does or doesn’t have your desired major, but it doesn’t hurt for it to be there!
I do not think it is important. Employers who care can see your transcripts. You can highlight relevant coursework on your early resumes…In the Spanish example above, fluency matters for jobs, not the minor–they likely don’t care that much if you had Spanish literature from the 18th century or whatever I’s you have to dot and t’s you have to cross to get a formal minor.
