Econ vs. Finance as a major

Idontgetthis
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:58:12 +0000

D25 went through similar conundrum this past year.
Please be assured that you can’t go wrong with either of Finance/Economics major; both offer flexibility to chart your career per your evolving interests.
Yes, in general Finance major tends to be more competitive than Econ in most schools, but it’s not necessary. I’d advice you to first research your target/reach schools based on your expected stats by the end of Junior year. You can then figure out if you’d like to apply as Finance major for direct admit to its business school or economics major. Read about the offerings across different schools and expected career paths for both majors—it’s actually very interesting, and you’d enjoy the process.
Good luck!