Who is going to employ all the economics majors?

[Anonymous]

At most schools the Econ curriculum is exactly the same making it hard for a student to differentiate themselves, and oriented toward public policy which isn’t too helpful for those going into business careers. The better Econ programs at the top schools require more math, have more writing, more undergraduate research, and offer electives that are more business relevant. An Econ degree from MIT is different than the standard Econ degree offered at most liberal arts colleges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The number of kids intending to major in “business” at a public university is astounding

It's been a popular major for decades. Kids who go to public unis generally don't come from family money, so they need a good paying job after they graduate. They can't afford to just float around after graduation and contemplate what to do next.

+1. Your post describes my college junior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At most schools the Econ curriculum is exactly the same making it hard for a student to differentiate themselves, and oriented toward public policy which isn’t too helpful for those going into business careers. The better Econ programs at the top schools require more math, have more writing, more undergraduate research, and offer electives that are more business relevant. An Econ degree from MIT is different than the standard Econ degree offered at most liberal arts colleges.

How does econ curriculum compare at big public universities (JMU, Michigan State, University of S Carolina, etc.)? And how do the graduates of big public universities fare in the job market coming out of college?

I could see my younger one going that route and am starting to think the popularity of these areas of study would make it hard for him to be accepted to college if applying as a business or Econ major. And if admitted, what types of jobs or grad school will he have a good chance of getting?