What is the difference between Double Majoring and Minoring?

nerd855
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:29:17 +0000

I assume you mean double majoring in comparison to majoring in something and having a minor.

Double majoring has the potential to cost more if you school charges per credit instead of like mine where there is a flat rate until you go over maximum credits. Also, you might have to take summer classes or classes at comm college to graduate in four years, which will of course force you to spend more money.

Also, obviously having two degrees could potentially give you a better chance of getting a job in a larger variety of fields (depending on what it is you plan on majoring in) versus one degree and a concentration. Potentially.

Like double majoring in Bio and Business would open up more opportunities in say labs or whatnot (lets assume just having a bachelors in bio will actually get you a job right after college) versus someone who majors in Business with a bio minor who will most likely have a harder time finding a more scientifically based job in comparison to the bio double major. Hypothetically of course.