Psychology vs Political Science

Since when do all Psych and PoliSci majors become Psychologists and Congressmen (respectively)?

Both Psychology and Poli Sci would be significantly better majors for management consulting than either Finance or Accounting, frankly.

Nobody gives a shit about your minor, unless it's in math or something and even then, it's doubtful.

RaiderHelp:

These two subjects interest me, but not to the point that I would want a career in either ... BTW, I like both equally, and I'm not just doing it for the purpose of getting a job

But anyway, yeah, your minor makes absolutely no difference in recruiting. The fact that you're double majoring with a minor as well does give you a very small bump, but the actual field doesn't matter.

Thanks for all of the input guys, I guess I won't stress out about my minor then, and just try to decide which I like more.

Thanks again!!

Do both, it's six courses and they're usually pretty interesting overviews of (1) people and (2) the systems they've created to organize themselves. If you're trying to impress a finance employer, go with CS / math. If you find something you really like that's uncommon, it can be a neat conversation point and help with grad school applications if you change course down the road.

Bottom line though, make sure you get good grades: that's going to count more than the actual program selection.

Do you go to a top school? Then study whatever. Do you go to a good school, but not a top one? Study something useful.

I wanted to be a history teacher until I realized being poor blows. Somethings are much better pursued on your own time than paying to learn it.

Unfortunately, I don't go to a 'great' school, as far as rankings go. But, it's considered a 'pretty good' public school.

Lol and I completely agree UFO! And that is a good point.

As some one who came out of undergrad with a Poli Sci degree, I can atleast attest to making it into a big consulting firm. With an obvious bias, I say go with PS. Governments are organizations and you will be conducting case studies dissecting policies, etc. Subsitute "corp" for "government" and "business practice" for "policy" and you'll find yourself with some transferable knowledge in your first gig.

When it comes to minors no one cares. As SirTradesAlot mentioned, unless its a serious major like Math.

This is a bit of a ramble but to be honest a minor probably HURTS you more than it helps you. Why? Opportunity cost. If you're running a minor in something we don't care about "___ Studies", humanities or other.. you're blocking yourself out of internship opportunities while you're still in school. This is foolish. This applies to consulting as well.

At the end of the day any real profession is going to be much more interested that you did even say private wealth management than your 100 page thesis on why the world is bad and how we should all become socialists.

Unemployed & depressed VS Unemployed & blaming the rich.

Your call.