How directly do majors in college impact the career that one ends up in?
More specifically, is somebody with an MBA more likely to be successful, as an entrepreneur, in any given field than somebody with a degree geared for that same industry. For instance (and this is a hypothetical situation) if somebody graduated with an MBA, and wanted to create a company that dealt with renewable energy, would the knowledge obtained in business school give this person a "leg up" on somebody who has a degree in environmental science, but little formal education on business?
Most entrepreneurs do NOT have MBA's. They have subject matter expertise in their own areas such as bio-technology, telecommunications, software, etc. Most of the high tech firms have been started by such technical experts, not MBAs. However, most Business Schools have programs that teach potential entrepreneurs how to write business plans, obtain financing etc. It doesn't hurt to have that kind of training. Such training would not give you a "leg up", however. What determines your success as an entrepreneur is your passion, ability to spot a market opportunity, etc. In fact, venture capitalists will look at these things before investing in your ideas. Of course, they will also offer their business perspective and other practical advice. The relationship should be viewed as a partnership between the entrepreneur and those who provide financing.
As for your title question, your college major is only a first step. Your career can progress in any possible direction depending your interests and skills regardless of your major. Many people end up being successful in areas that are different than their college major.
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