UCB Econ major

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I just wanted some input on what a B.A. econ degree at Cal would entail? A guaranteed job? Also do a lot of companies do a lot of on campus recruiting? And is it hard to get into the economics program since it is a capped major?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I’d like it to guarantee a job too. Don’t think any major can guarantee you anything. I heard that there are around 1000 students graduating with an econ degree each year from Berkeley alone. Can all of them get what is generally considered a “good job” ? Probably not. </p>

<p>The job prospects are decent and comparable to Haas if you can perform well during interviews and you are outgoing ( participate in clubs etc.)</p>

<p>You can also do a minor or double major if you are coming in as a Frosh. The coursework for econ isn’t that bad. The econ major is a capped major, but if you satisfy the GPA, you’re admitted. The Haas major is a diffferent story when it comes to admitting students.</p>

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<p>Number of graduating students and post-graduation survey results:
<a href=“https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/Major.stm[/url]”>https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/Major.stm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;