College Selections - Major in CS for SWE or Major in Finance for IB?

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I'm a rising senior in high school and college apps are coming up way quicker than I expected. I can't decide if I want to go to school for a degree in CS and then get a SWE job or major in finance and try to break into IB. My portfolio right now has a mix of business and computer science experience so I'm not really limited in terms of my current experience for either. Finance gives me a better job market in terms of both pay and opportunities, but it has harsh hours and a lot of burnout. CS gives me more flexibility and job paths (I could be a PM, fintech, or SWE) but the job market is just absolutely terrible right now. I've seen a lot of horror stories on this site about new grads just not being able to land a job at all. I could really use some help because depending on which one I choose, I'll end up going to a different college. My stats will get me into mid-range colleges like Villanova or Lehigh so think places like that.

Posted Jul 19, 2025, 7:48 PM UTC

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