UMich Econ vs UMD Finance?

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<p>Hi, I'm a rising junior that attended University of Michigan for the past 4 semesters studying mostly economics but also took enough business classes to meet the requirements to enter University of Maryland's business school.</p>

<p>Would an UMich degree in economics at UMich's school of LS&A (their general Literature, Science, & Arts school, not a business economics degree at UMich's prestigious Ross School of Business) be better than a business degree in finance at University of Maryland's business school (ranked in the mid 30's)?</p>

<p>I want to pursue a job in the field of business, economics, or finance, possibly become a financial analyst. I read that economics degree holders can become financial analysts, but I am wondering if the more specific degree in finance at Maryland and opportunities to manage actual funds and other finance-related activities would look better on my resume. The overall prestige (and network) of Michigan, I believe, is higher than that of Maryland's.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for your input!</p>

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<p>Maryland is simply not in the same league as Michigan whether you are in Ross or not. I would stay at U of M and network really hard to land a good job which is definitely doable. I would say a Michigan degree holds more weight even in the DC Metro area than a Maryland one even though the latter has home field advantage.</p>