<p>I've narrowed my choices down to UCSB for the Financial Math and Statistics major or UCSD for the Management Science major. I plan to pursue a career in either investment banking or venture capital. I feel like UCSB's major is more focused towards my goals. However, UCSD is a better school. I'm currently leaning towards UCSB because I believe that both universities are essentially second tier UC's and that the difference in ranking won't matter much when I apply to grad school in the east coast. I'd also rather have a major that directly applies to what I plan to do later in life. Also, UCSB's social scene obviously wins.</p>
<p>Anyone have any opinions as to which one I should choose?</p>
<p>UCSB's major: Financial</a> Mathematics and Statistics B.S.
UCSD's major: UC</a> San Diego Department of Economics :: Management Science B.S.</p>
<p>Go to the school you like better and the major you enjoy more. Don’t worry about how others might view what you did. Most won’t even know the difference.</p>
<p>UCSD is a top tier UC.
UCSB is a second tier UC.
at least reputation-wise.
(especially for science majors)</p>
<p>That being said, they are both top tier schools in the country.
I had to make the same decision, and I chose what was best for my future plans. (UCSD offers a better hands on program for my major)
If it is the similar issue with you then definitely choose UCSB.
UCSB is a very good school , and you will be having an excellent education anyways.</p>
<p>In terms of social scene,
UCSB is more like a campus party school , and obviously they are good at it.
UCSD on the other hand is more like a “let’s go down to city and get drunk” kinda school lol. Although you will find parties especially if you live in the village.</p>
<p>@Lanquide</p>
<p>UCSD is not really a “top-tier UC”. Not sure where you got that from.
Berkeley was ranked 21st, UCLA 25th,…UCSD was ranked 37th (Davis-38, UCSB-42, UCI-45). 12-16 spots is a pretty big difference. It’s name recognition is nowhere near UCB or UCLA. UCSB is ranked just 5 spots below UCSD. It’s lower, but barely. Unlike the difference between UCSD and UCB/UCLA.</p>
<p>hey guys - im in the same situation - any recommendations?</p>
<p>if one is focusing on career advancement and salary - do you go with financial math or management science?</p>