<p>how is physics at ucsd? is it a well-respected, rigorous major? is it highly-ranked like the other science majors? i’m thinking about majoring in it but i’m not sure if the department is any good or if it is too hard</p>
<p>also, i know there is a joint degree to major in both mathematics and economics but there seems two different degrees when i was looking it up. what’s the difference between math/economics in the economics department and math/economics in the math department?</p>
<p>i don’t know much about the physics program. it isn’t a very popular at ucsd, i think per year there are maybe 30-50 physics majors (out of i’m guessing 3000+ students). i did hear that the physics department is quite strong at ucsd, but i also read on CC somewhere that the program/major design for undergrads isn’t that beneficial to students’ learning. physics grad school is supposed to be quite prestigious/good at ucsd, on the other hand.</p>
<p>as far as math/econ, the major is listed under both departments but it’s the same, single major.</p>
<p>What 92faim said about math/econ. It’s the same degree/requirements for both departments–you just get advising from the respective department you choose.</p>