Possible options for math majors

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In summary, the person is a freshman in college and is undecided between majoring in computer science or mathematics. They are seeking advice on possible options for grad school or jobs in each field and are considering double majoring, but are concerned about the workload. They have been advised to talk to the undergraduate advisor and do some background reading on professional organizations in both fields. Suggestions have also been made to take summer classes to balance the workload.
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I'm a freshman in a college who is undecided whether to major in computer science or mathemmatics.
What are to possible opions for math majors or compsci majors for grad school/jobs?
 
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skullmaster said:
I'm a freshman in a college who is undecided whether to major in computer science or mathemmatics.
What are to possible opions for math majors or compsci majors for grad school/jobs?

This would be the perfect question to ask the undergraduate advisor of the appropriate program. Give their office a call and set up a meeting with both of the advisors.
In addition, take a look at these professional organizations, they should give you some sort of idea about what mathematicians and computer scientists do:

A little background reading before your meetings:
American Mathematical Society: http://www.ams.org/
Mathematical Association of America: http://www.maa.org

American Association for Artificial Intelligence: http://www.aaai.org/
Association for Computing Machinery: http://info.acm.org/
IEEE Computer Society: http://www.computer.org/portal/site/ieeecs/index.jsp
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics: http://www.siam.org/
 
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skullmaster said:
I'm a freshman in a college who is undecided whether to major in computer science or mathemmatics.
What are to possible opions for math majors or compsci majors for grad school/jobs?

Do what I did.. Double Major! :-D
 
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ComputerGeek said:
Do what I did.. Double Major! :-D

Double majoring is a really good idea, but imat the university if the chicago, and I'm allready stressed out a lot with just 3 classes.
Trying to double major would be extremely difficult.
 
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skullmaster said:
Double majoring is a really good idea, but imat the university if the chicago, and I'm allready stressed out a lot with just 3 classes.
Trying to double major would be extremely difficult.

eh.. you just take summer classes.
 

FAQ: Possible options for math majors

What career options are available for math majors?

Math majors have a variety of career options, including working as a data analyst, actuary, statistician, financial analyst, or operations research analyst. They can also pursue careers in teaching, research, and government agencies.

Can math majors work in fields other than mathematics?

Absolutely! Math majors develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which are valuable in a wide range of industries such as finance, technology, healthcare, and consulting.

Are there any specialized areas within mathematics that math majors can focus on?

Yes, math majors can specialize in areas such as applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics, operations research, or actuarial science. These specializations can lead to different career paths.

What skills do math majors develop that are transferable to other fields?

Math majors develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and quantitative skills that are highly transferable to other fields. They also gain experience in data analysis, problem-solving, and computer programming, which are valuable in many industries.

Do math majors have to pursue a graduate degree to find employment?

No, math majors can find employment with a bachelor's degree in various industries. However, pursuing a graduate degree can open up more specialized and higher-paying job opportunities.

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