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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm biased, but I would recommend economics. It is the best interdisciplinary major in my opinion. It is a mix of social sciences and mathematics, and a foundation for numerous jobs. If your kid decides they want to go a more quantitative route, they can take courses in econometrics or forecasting. If your kid decides to go a more social sciences route, there are courses in economic history, law, and policy. More importantly, it also lays prepares you for graduate school or even a change of majors. The reading is great for pre-law and the quant courses are great for pursuing graduate school in accounting, data science, etc. If your kid decides to switch to a STEM major, they will have already taken the required math and stats sequences. If your kid decides to switch to business, the intro econ and math courses are taken care of. Economics really is the best major in my opinion. [/quote]

Best major is Computer Science period. It's the King.

Economics is a very good major, and many good points addressed.
However if the school have a dedicated undergradaute business program, try to get in there first.
Business programs are almost alwasys better than economics in art & sceicne provided that the school have both.
Job placement is better.  It's harder get in and harder to change into.  Much easier to change to Econ if you want anytime.

Examples: MIT Sloan, UPenn Wharton, Cornell Dyson, Georgetown McDonugh, Notre Dame Mendoza, UVA Mcintire, Michigan Ross, Berkeley Has, NYU Stern, etc.

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 Computer Science is the best in theory, but not for an undecided student. You should only major in CS if you are very driven, naturally good at math, or passionate about coding. Even better if you are a mix of those things. Colleges purposely make the intro sequences incredibly difficult to weed out students. This will make it difficult for a student to find their passion and stay in-love with learning. Also, the intro sequences will tank a students GPA for graduate/medical school. But, you are right. In terms of opportunities, nothing beats computer science.

I dont' know about all the programs you listed, but for McIntire and Haas, you do not enter college as a business major. You enter as pre-business or a different major, and then apply after a year or two at the university. So, the kid will need a major as back-up anyways. Which, as a Cal grad, is generally going to be Econ because the intro courses overlap so much. [/quote]

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