What career combines economics, physics and biology?

Question

i'm about to start my senior year in high school and i don't know what to put as my major in college. i like physics, biology and economics so help me out.

Answer 1

You don't have to figure that out yet.  If your high school is asking, then you can probably list all three as possible interests, and you can apply to schools that have strong science and math programs generally, as well, hopefully, as economics.  You shouldn't have to decide your actual major until after at least a couple of semesters, unless you want to go into engineering (which may interest you a lot, based on your stated interests), in which case you'll have a little less time for electives, but you're likely to take a science and math-oriented classload in either case-- and there are basic classes that you'd have to take to major in any of the sciences or engineering.  As far as a career, I'd say you should explore the different types of engineering and you may find the perfect-sounding match.  Some engineers wind up really focusing on technical, scientific research and work, while others (certain types of civil engineer, for example) need to have a firm grasp on economics, as well, for the type of projects they plan/work on. The other general career area that springs to mind would be in some sort of work with aerospace and aeronautical science (or perhaps even marine biology and science), which certainly has both physics and biological components, and I imagine that some scientists do intensive research and development of new technology that must take both science areas into account (although I have no first-hand knowledge). Anyway, those are things to look into, but I don't see why you need to pick a college major yet!

Answer 2

Ecology.   Not every college would have a program with that name, so you might have to craft your own program, from a combination of courses in different departments.  

"Ecology," of course, is a broad area with a lot of room for different specializations  ...  but, for example, one specialty involving physics, biology and economics would be the study of wind-generated electrical power and its impact on  migratory patterns of wildlife, as well as on the economy, including eco-tourism.  

It might be good to start out with a major in biology (or whatever you like best) and take additional courses in the other areas until you find what seems to work best.