Major in finance or economics, or do a double major of the two. To land a finance job you need to understand the different financial instruments and what drives them. Realistically, you won't get a Goldman Sachs job unless you are a superstar. Wall Street compensation is heavily weighted on bonuses. You might make 50-60k in salary and a bonus of 20k, but to qualify for that bonus you will be expected to work 80-100 hour weeks. Work life balance isn't high on the priority list for large investment firms. If you are good at what you do, I would say the upside is tremendous but you have to be willing to only focus on your job for the first few years. As you are promoted your bonus potential will increase, some positions have bonuses that are 3-5 times your salary. You have to decide if money or life balance is more important. I went the finance route and thought I wanted Wall Street too, but too many of my friends hated their lives. I'm still in finance and love it but didn't go the route of investment banking!

The best jobs are the ones you create for yourself. Find a need in the marketplace and fill it. They don't teach that in school. We have been taught to go to school and get a good job. If you are stuck on going to college, get a business degree. Or even trade school. Something that will always be around no matter the economy like Plumber, Electrician, Carpenters. All which pay very well, and you can start your own.

Get a good education.

If your dad has a "great" job on wall street.

I have always had an interest in stocks and investing, and now that I'm a junior in high school i want to know what to study. I've heard that you start out as a analyst then an associate but then what? And how much do they make at the start of their career?

middle?

end?

What should i major in for college?

Thanks