<p>With other discussions that humanities (philosophy, english) and now even social science degrees are no longer in tune with the job market, I’ve been seriously considering switching over to business. What’s the real scoop? Is an econ degree really seen as too theoretical and non-professional?</p>
<p>This is laughable. Don’t make any judgments because some moron from Oregon State couldn’t get a job. Getting a job is more than just holding a degree…</p>
<p>Degree does not equal job. Only jobs like engineering, accounting, nursing, and other specialized jobs require a specific degree and mandatory classes to take. Other than that it doesn’t matter what you study. Just do well in school and try to develop skills that employers look for on the way. And there is more to it than academics in earning a job. There are skills that employers look for that you don’t learn in school. That is why work experience/volunteering is usually required in earning a job.</p>
<p>Besides that, Poor Josh probably hasn’t learned a single thing from any of his Econ classes.<br>
I laughed at this line “Josh came of age during an expanding economy based on false expectations of wealth, and he figured he’d study econ and then go make a killing selling stocks to middles class Roth IRA holders on his way to becoming the next Warren Buffett. Time for a reality check.”</p>
<p>Economics is still one of the best degrees to get job wise. It’s better than every other social science and every humanities major. It’s probably about tied or has a slight advantage against physics, math, and chemistry. It’s also likely better than a number of business degrees such as international business, management, and marketing.</p>
<p>Now, Engineering is obviously a better degree job wise as is Accounting. I’m not an econ major but you’ll be better off than 80% of the other kids at your typical school with a degree in economics assuming you have a similar GPA.</p>