Ajjared

I live in Texas, and would like to major in Finance. I am trying to narrow down my choices and I would like some feedback. My other choices would be UT, OU, or Stanford (if i can afford it).
Would any of those be a better choice?

Xcellerator

Out of the four, UT has the best undergraduate business program while Stanford has the best for the graduate program. And you can take out OU lol, unless you got a free ride there? xD
A&M has a good undergrad & graduate program for Finance, but it's not on par with UT's.
If you got BHP at UT, it'll probably benefit you more to do that as they're highly prestigious, almost on the level of Stanford's graduate program. It would cost the same as A&M and you wouldn't have as much debt as you would with Standford. You would also have more job opportunities right out of undergrad since it's nationally recognize should you choose not to go for to graduate school.
Also, you should visit the schools to see which one would better fit you, being an Aggie, Longhorn, Sooner, or Cardinal. :]]

I'd personally choose Stanford if I could afford it. But if you get into BHP at UT, then you should definitely choose that. Either way, you can't go wrong with either Stanford, UT, or A&M. OU should be really taken out, though IMO.

m1817

UT has the highest regarded undergraduate business program of the schools on your list but A&M has a stronger alumni network. Visit both and see where you would like to spend the next four years of your life. You are more likely to excel if you are in an environment that suits you.

If you want to major in business (finance), you can eliminate Stanford. Stanford does not have an undergraduate business major. You could major in economics at Stanford but that would be roundabout way to get into finance.

OU has an undergraduate business program but you would be better off going to Stanford and getting a degree in economics.

ResurgamBell

not really...all ivies dont have a business school...

i'd pick stanford over UT anyday

Ajjared

would clemson (in south carolina) be any comparison to tx a&m and UT?

JHB619

No, there's not a close comparison to A&M or UT at all.

That said, I agree with the above poster. UT is tops in Finance. According to US News ranking it was 4th. And yes A&M does have a stronger alumni network which could really benefit your career. Stanford, with the powerful brand name it has, I'm pretty sure majoring in economics can land you a finance career easily over attending UT or A&M. It's just a matter of whether you'll get in or as you said, the cost.

Then again, if you don't get into Stanford, UT, or A&M for that matter, OU will always have a place in its heart for you. Best luck finding a job though. LOL.

ResurgamBell

i dont think it's smart to still be aiming for a career in finance...

maybe financial engineering

accounting is a safe major. operations research (engineering side of business) too.

meg52

"i dont think it's smart to still be aiming for a career in finance..."

can you explain why?

ResurgamBell

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/we...ew/12lohr.html

that being said finance is a better choice than a general business degree, marketing.

accounting is a safer one.