Colleges that Lead to Wall Street

Hey, I'm a junior who's become really interested in finance and involved in my schools economics club. So I've been thinking about colleges that might help me land a job on Wall Street. Does anyone know which ones I should be looking at?

Certainly, there are several top-tier colleges known for their strong business programs and might give you a better chance of landing a job on Wall Street.

Firstly, there are the Ivy League schools, particularly the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Harvard, and Cornell. These schools have strong finance programs and a high job placement rate in Wall Street firms.

Outside the Ivy League, New York University Stern School of Business is another strong choice. Being in New York City, it's in close proximity to Wall Street, which enables their students to network with professionals in the industry.

The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, MIT's Sloan School of Management, and Stanford Graduate School of Business are other notable mentions known for their excellence in finance and the high number of graduates who end up on Wall Street.

You might also want to consider liberal arts colleges such as Williams and Amherst, which despite not having a business major per se, send a significant proportion of graduates to Wall Street due to their strong alumni network and rigorous academic program.

Remember, it's not only the school's reputation that will get you a job on Wall Street. Your personal academic achievement, work ethic, networking abilities, and internships will also play a very big role. Try going for internships in finance during the summer to get experience. Regardless of which school you choose, it will be your personal efforts that ultimately get you to where you want to be.

Finally, while it never hurts to aim high, it's crucial to identify good safety and match schools that also have strong programs in business and finance.