Hi!
Which school is better for undergrad Economics? I’m a transfer student and I have to make my decision by June 1st.
At Davis I can minor in Computer Science. While Santa Barbara offers the Technology Management Program which has a really good reputation.
Any responses are appreciated.
(Note to moderators: I’m making this post in the Davis section as well to get equal feedback! I really hope you don’t mind)
Anyone?
I am also looking into economics for both schools, I intend to transfer in 2016. I hope some people chime in but from the research I have done UCSB is harder at first because you enter as pre-econ and they have hard intro classes and a seminar class intended to weed people out, however once youre full on econ major it isn’t anymore difficult than UCD would be. as far as what school offers a better econ program it will depend on who you ask but it seems like there is a slight lean towards Davis but key word is slight. Visit both campuses and see which one you like better, personally I thought UCSB was a little “fratty” and “bro-ish” I liked the vibe at Davis a lot more, I will still apply but wont go unless I get a competitive financial aid package.
In the abstract, Davis is probably nominally better. Not enough to make a real difference in your employ-ability.
Go where you think you’ll fit in and excel.
Good luck
When I was selecting colleges, I picked Davis over UCSB honors. I felt like Davis was a better suited school for me, and UCSB didn’t have my other major (I’m double majoring). Both universities are great, regardless of which you choose.
I will warn you, however, that the UCD Econ department is hard. The average GPA is curved strictly to a 2.4, meaning your grade is based completely off class rank, and not necessarily your actual percentage score.
However, if you choose to go into banking/finance in the future, UCD has special partnerships with Northwestern Mutual and Morgan Stanley in Sacramento–pretty much exclusive to UCD students 