Do finance majors make good money>

[coupon92123]

Hi everybody,
I am currently a senior in a university related to economics. I am very worried that when I graduate, I won't get a good job. So I want to ask everyone, especially those who have studied economics, graduate economics students, make good money?
Thanks very much.

 

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[relicmeister]

My son graduated from John carrol
Univ. Cleveland. BA economic degree. Hired right away at local manufacturing co. As office mgr book keeper or controller. There now I think 6 years makes early 6 figures plus bonuses and will soon be getting double digit percentage of profits which are in millions. He is doing great. Do not worry you will do well. Good luck

 

[coupon92123]

My son graduated from John carrol
Univ. Cleveland. BA economic degree. Hired right away at local manufacturing co. As office mgr book keeper or controller. There now I think 6 years makes early 6 figures plus bonuses and will soon be getting double digit percentage of profits which are in millions. He is doing great. Do not worry you will do well. Good luck

Congratulations on your son, your son is so good. I thank you for your wishes and hope I will get a good job.

 

[SusanMN]

Finance is a little different than an economics major and finance is preferable but a economics degree can still get a good paying entry level job and career opportunities.

 

[BigWaveDave]

You probably get good answers here....
https://www.aeaweb.org/economics-discussion-forum

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I have been a city comptroller, a production plant controller and am currently a business manager at a municipaly water treatment plant. Have also tought college-level economics as an adjunct instructor. My degree is actually Organizational Behavior with an emphasis in economics (B.Sci Degree). But I also picked up a two year AAS in Accounting for the "practical" side of financial work.

Economics isn't a bad field - but as Susan said it's a different animal than finance. Finance is real money and putting it to work; and economics is the theory of why and how money is and the transfer of wealth. Like the difference between brain surgery and psychology. There are also two forms of an economcs degree: B. Arts and B. Science

Grab all the math courses you can and also keep an eye out for municipal jobs in places like city or state Economic Development departments. States still have some of the best pension and health benefit plans. Trust me - in 40 years you will appreciate a true pension. They are rare.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

Here are some data:

Economists : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Works for other occupations, as well.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[Duckshot]

Economics huh?

Are you familiar with Milton Friedman?

How about Thoms Sowell?

Or maybe Walter Wiliams?

All them are economists that excelled. Everything else is farmers stealing from bankers.

 

[Mackaydon]

After graduation and finding a job, keep going to school and get a Masters Degree; it will speed up more opportunities to find a higher paying job or a better position within the company who hired you.
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