Which school for economics?

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<p>I'm a HS senior, and I'll be majoring in Economics very soon. Because I want to major in economics and, perhaps, minor in finance or computer science (if it's possible), I would like to know which school would give me the BEST college education as well as internship/career opportunities: </p>

<p>Boston University (economics)
University of Wisconsin - Madison (economics)
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign (economics)
University of Washington (economics)
Penn State University (Smeal College of Business) - University Park</p>

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<p>Any pros and cons of each school would be beneficial too. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Williams & Amherst are regarded as two of the best in Liberal Arts Colleges, small schools big education, big Alumni, BIG TIME RECRUITING, if I wasn't trying to stay in the PA area I would be trying to go there myself</p>

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<p>Thanks. However, I only applied to those five universities listed above. Any pros and cons of each school regarding majoring in economics and intern/career opportunities?</p>

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<p>My best guess is that Boston University, primarily due to its urban location, will offer the most internships and co-op opportunities. This reasoning also suggests that the Univ. of Washington would be a good option for work experience while attending school.</p>

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<p>wisconsin and washington are your best bets. both highly underrated regarding strength in their economics programs.</p>

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<p>I think wisconsin is top for grad school economics by USNews. There really aren't that many rankings for undergrad programs.</p>

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<p>I know a few people at PSU Smeal who have managed to secure some great finance internships.</p>

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<p>im going to st. johns for economics
is econmics a major that can gaurantee you a job that pays well</p>

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<p>OP, I vote for Boston University.</p>

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<p>is econmics a major that can gaurantee you a job that pays well</p>

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<p>No degrees guarantee jobs that pay well.</p>

<p>Although the surest bets for getting high paying jobs right out of college are likely degrees such as stern or wharton business degrees, or U Chicago econ.</p>

<p>Sadly, I think most Americans these days do not value the idea of being "educated". Instead they want to make lots of money to satisfy themselves.</p>

<p>And if you ask me, economics degrees are better than business degrees anyday. Cause at business schools, they teach you how to do business, which business in itself does not involve any intellectual depth or struggle.</p>

<p>Whereas economics, which is a liberal arts/social sciences subject, will require you to do loads more critical thinking, and make you a better thinker.</p>

<p>What ever happened to people going to college for an education?</p>

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<p>I agree, Education is the purpose of college, however my parents know how hard it is to find a job , even eith a degree, and they want me to do something that will get me a job for the future that will help pay all the college debt and provide a good living.</p>

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<p>I would say Columbia is really good for econ...outside US of course its LSE...</p>

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<p>UW Madison is great for Econ. You really can't go wrong with any of those schools, so it should come down to costs, location, and your personal preference. Have you visited the schools yet?</p>