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Old 10-13-2009, 10:54 PM   #1
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The most economically wise major
What is the most economically wise major besides business/engineering/science? How about Liberal Arts and Science?
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Old 10-14-2009, 03:12 PM   #2
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Math. 10 chars
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:06 PM   #3
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What? You want to know what the most economically wise major is besides science, and then you suggest science....

But yes, math is even more economically wise than several (most) of the business and science majors.
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Old 10-14-2009, 05:10 PM   #4
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Pure math? That's not something that typically attracts me.
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Old 10-14-2009, 05:37 PM   #5
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You should have mentioned that in your first post.

Next best is probably economics.
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Old 10-14-2009, 06:30 PM   #6
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Nursing .
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^ I second this, Nursing is a very economically smart major, well respected, and fulfilling if you are up to it. You can even go on to specialize in areas or become a Nurse Practitioner. The country needs more of them I heard, because not every community can afford a doctor. It has a "specialized" class schedule, but you can do a lot with Nursing.
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Old 10-14-2009, 10:43 PM   #8
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Pharmacists make very good money. I would hate the job, but maybe it was made for you.
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Old 10-15-2009, 03:43 PM   #9
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It is not economically wise to do a major you do not like and a job you will dread and end up quitting, or going back to school for something else later, hence why I would never do math/engineering. Many people are good at something but choose not to major in it..Personally I think it would be very foolish to do it just for the money...
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Old 10-15-2009, 03:49 PM   #10
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I know... But it is a good reason to persuade my parents in choosing my major.
Once I told my mom that I might be interested in majoring in philosophy, she immediately turned it down because it is not economically wise.
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Old 10-15-2009, 03:50 PM   #11
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Parents now choose your major? Are they also giving you an arranged marriage?
Are they paying for your college and threatening to cut you off or something to that length?
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Old 10-15-2009, 05:50 PM   #12
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They can't afford a lot to pay for my tuition. Our family income is at the very low end. I must choose very wisely about my major because I don't want my parents to invest in vain. My only hope is scholarships. So...
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Old 10-15-2009, 05:58 PM   #13
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If I had a child and he/she wants to major in philosophy, honestly I would go ballistic, because, you know. But grapico is right I say.
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Old 10-16-2009, 09:53 AM   #14
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Check out this article from CNN's Money site: Best Jobs in America 2009 - Top 50 - Money Magazine on CNNMoney.com

That will show the best jobs by a variety of factors. I hope this helps
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