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06-28-2009, 01:00 AM
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Therefore, Gordon_Gekko would you recommend something such as Finances or Economics, and if so what are some top economic schools in Cali?
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06-28-2009, 01:14 AM
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All the UC's have pretty solid econ programs and follow the strength of the department generally follows the overall rankings of the UCs. Stanford, Claremont, etc are also strong.
The most recession proof job is being talented at what you do. There is always a market for talent.
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06-28-2009, 01:35 AM
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Well if you had to rank the top 5 best economic departments in Cali, who would you place in the top 5 including UCs and privates.
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06-28-2009, 02:53 AM
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^Best 5 economics departments in California:
Stanford
UC Berkeley
UCLA
UC San Diego
Caltech
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06-28-2009, 01:31 PM
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Well, when it comes to business related majors I think accounting is probably the most useful, but its not for everyone. Personally I'd go with finance, but I'm currently looking at schools for a masters program in finance so admittedly I am a little biased...
As far as a the best CA schools are concerned, I agree with Techie1988.
1. Stanford
2. UC Berkely
3. UCLA
4. Caltech / UC San Diego / USC
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06-28-2009, 02:48 PM
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Don't major in Poli Sci, it's almost totally useless. Political science itself is great, I would certainly recommend studying it on your own but there isn't any point in getting a degree in Poli Sci (unless you want to teach it.) Trust me, I went through undergrad as a social science major and I asked a few friends what they were going to do when they graduate... I got answers like "teacher", "cop", "Realtor", and of course, "lawyer." Law is oversaturated as it is though, and you can do it with any major so major in something business, engineering, or science related.
| I have interest in political science and international relations, though that is completely false. You can do alot with poli ci.
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06-28-2009, 03:15 PM
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Engineering, business, nursing and accounting are all pretty lucrative right after school. Social sciences and humanities can be lucrative over time too though, especially with a graduate degree.
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06-28-2009, 03:27 PM
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Don't major in Poli Sci, it's almost totally useless. Political science itself is great, I would certainly recommend studying it on your own but there isn't any point in getting a degree in Poli Sci (unless you want to teach it.) Trust me, I went through undergrad as a social science major and I asked a few friends what they were going to do when they graduate... I got answers like "teacher", "cop", "Realtor", and of course, "lawyer." Law is oversaturated as it is though, and you can do it with any major so major in something business, engineering, or science related.
| I have interest in political science and international relations, though that is completely false. You can do alot with poli sci major. Though I do question the major since one site said it is not pre-professional or something like that.
Anyone can learn just about any major by self studying ( thats why it's offered everywhere), though un professional self study many also can do.. but there is no degree. Though usually more offers of jobs are open/ ones you may have intrest in most as you attend a graduate school.
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06-28-2009, 03:34 PM
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Actuarial science!
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06-28-2009, 03:36 PM
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Actually, you can get just about any job as a poli-sci major. You can also work for the government. The pay isn't always fantastic (if you just have a bachelor's degree you start in the 40s, which is actually good but nowhere near the starting salary of some more lucrative jobs), but the benefits are outstanding. I tentatively plan on getting a PhD. My starting salary would be $60,000 (today, not in 2019 when I'd graduate) with an increase every year, lots of health benefits, vacation, a pension plan, travel, bonuses, etc. Social science majors are majors that really almost require higher-level degrees, but for someone who's actually interested and who is able to pay (preferably through loans and financial aid) / put in the time and work, it's no big deal.
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06-28-2009, 03:40 PM
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What are lucrative jobs? I now many jobs in a political science major that start off higher than 60,000
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06-28-2009, 03:43 PM
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Yeah I mean it might take time to build a solid career after a poli sci major, however, most majors are the same way. However, I am contemplating which major, poli sci or econ, is more financially rewarding, or at least easier to find a good job after achieving the major.
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06-28-2009, 03:44 PM
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applicannot: If you don't mind these questions: what is your emphasis on, what state do you live in, and what college are you attending?
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06-28-2009, 04:15 PM
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Anyone know the main differences of international affairs and political science
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06-28-2009, 04:39 PM
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Well it depends if I am not mistaken you can take poli sci and have ur emphasis on international affairs. However, I guess it depends on the college. If you were to take poli sci Coolbreeze what would ur emphasis be on?
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