Which business degree?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>This is my third thread and I apologize if that is excessive. I want to condense my concerns all in one and continuously update it.</p>

<p>Through the help of a few posters on this website, I have finalize reduced the possible AACSB undergraduate majors I will be pursuing.</p>

<p>-Accounting
-Business Administration
-Finance
-International Business
-Marketing</p>

<p>My true goal here is for a job with a high job outlook and that would ultimately bring the most income either in the short-term or long-run. I just want to make the best decision and I would be grateful if any of you could lead me in the right direction with your knowledge and experience.</p>

<p>Regards,
Kevin</p>

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<p>First of all, the fact that you care is important. Second, you have to realize it’s not all about the money. The ones that are the best at what they do have some other motivation, whether it be competitiveness, family, or passion. THAT alone will take you places. For me personally, I am extemely competitive, and that is why business is appealing to me. I like to be the best, in whatever I do. You have to find that, whether it be business or whatever else. The money is just the product of your passion…not vice versa.
However, to answer your question (which is tough because it’s strictly going by money).</p>

<p>Accounting: there is a ceiling, unless you are consistently moving up in the ranks or start own business. However, pay in general is very generous.</p>

<p>Business Administration: extremely general. Companies typically look for niches. Even if you are going to be a manager, a specific field is preferred. </p>

<p>Finance: this is what I am doing. Very broad as well. However in this field, you have many options. Either work in corporate, stocks, or investments firms. Salary in this field is limitless. </p>

<p>International business: highest paying field (most likely) right off the bat. I can not give accurate career predictions considering I have not looked into it. I would ASSUME there would be a salary ceiling (unless you consistently moved up in company). I couldn’t imagine starting an international business would be the easiest of tasks either.</p>

<p>Marketing: difficult major (job wise). This is most definitely the biggest niche field on here. I have heard many stories of people not finding a job in marketing after college. Again, this is just from my knowledge.</p>

<p>Personally, if you have a degree in finance, opportunities are very open. However, this is all from my research and experience. </p>

<p>It is ultimately up to you. You will do the best in whatever you love. </p>

<p>Good luck and don’t stress.
As long as you work hard, you’ll end up on top. </p>

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<p>“My true goal here is for a job with a high job outlook and that would ultimately bring the most income either in the short-term or long-run”</p>

<p>You and everyone else. Do realize that lots of business jobs will earn you money, however even in business there’s lots of people who come out of school unemployed. The question should not be which makes more the question should be what do you like the most so you are motivated to do well in those classes and succeed and enjoy any internships you may get to aid you in getting a job. </p>

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<p>If you are introverted - Accounting - If you are more of an extrovert, I’d look at Finance - Just my two cents worth.</p>