Should I major in finance or accounting?

In an analysis of the top-paid business majors for US graduates, NACE (the National Association of Colleges and Employers) reported that starting salaries for accounting majors in the US averaged US$54,838 , while finance majors started at a slightly higher salary of US$55,609. read more

Accounting and Finance both have good career path. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages to consider while choosing as major. First, you should be clear about your career goals before you choose major. The degree could be a worth for you. read more

Common specializations for those who study finance at degree level include corporate finance, financial evaluation, behavioral finance, derivatives, capital markets, econometrics, financial modeling, quantitative finance, investment management, financial regulation, financial reporting, and even some aspects of accounting. read more

Being able to sit and obtain the CPA will be more valuable to a career in corporate finance than a finance degree. I went to a similarly weak state school and started out as a finance major. The opportunities that are available to you as a finance major just are just not very good. tl;dr Do accounting. read more