<p>I wish life was as easy as answering questions on a sheet of paper, turning it to a professor, do that for four years, and make a living right away. The reality is not like that at all. To some extent, your major may be philosophy or marine science, but what you make of it, what you do in addition to studying, who you know, and what experience you’ve gained (in the workplace, as a researcher, as an intern) all makes a big difference. </p>
<p>To answer your question, economics is a good degree. Studying economics enables you to view the world from a different perspective. The same goes for psychology, sociology and these kind of social sciences. However, economics is more business “related”, which is (probably) why many go into finance, accounting, and so on, which is, in effect, a very reliable career choice.</p>