Which is a better major in college finance or accounting?

Question

I am currently going to The University Of Toledo, which i know isn't a top tier college but i plan on going to a top tier grad school once i graduate from there. I am majoring in finance. I was just curious if that was a good major, because i hear people say they dont make a lot of money and its hard to get a job. I do plan on going to grad school possibly at Michigan. Also is accounting a better major or not? Thanks

Answer 1

Surely those people out there knows it well, they don't make a lot of money and its hard to get a job. Heed their advice. Start to look for other courses instead.

Answer 2

Finance is a fine field; but, so is accounting.  They can be similar (corporate finance and forensic accounting) or vastly different. (Financial market analysis has nothing to do with accounting in the slightest.)  You'll need to make sure you take challenging courses beyond business courses if you want to go to grad school.  I'd recommend taking as much econ, math, and stats as you can.  Also: Take public speaking or presentation courses and business writing.  The best analysis in the world is useless if you can't convey that excellence convincingly.

And work for a few years before grad school.  It will make a world of difference for your drive and confidence.