In 2007, finance was the choice of 47% of Harvard undergraduates, but in 2021, that figure dropped to 21%, while 17% opted for tech. Similarly, Columbia Business School, renowned for finance enthusiasts, saw over 50% of its graduates entering financial services in 2007, However, within five years, "tech/media" attracted 8.3% of graduates, and by 2022, this number had risen to 16%, while finance dwindled to about one-third. The future's economic upturn might be centered on green tech.