To mathematicians out there: Math major, Computer Science/French Double minor?
Here's one person's opinion, but by all means listen to others. I was a double major, math and history, and the history hasn't helped me one bit. But the math is a huge plus! In your case the French will be a huge plus to your math. You might even be able to do some foreign exchange in France during your college years. Check into it! What level do you want to teach? If Jr. High or High School then I highly recommend you take a "single subject prep program." That will allow you to completely by-pass any "entrance" exam requirements for the credential. I was stupid and took straight math. I'm in California and after college I was hit with, "You have to take the CSET exam to teach High School math!" So I took the CSET exams and believe me, it was a heart attack! Stinken exams were harder than college math! I passed them. Obviously I did as I teach HS math. But it was the hardest exam I ever took. And if I would have done the single subject prep program I could have skipped them completely. But again I recommend you get some others advice about the computer science. Personally I would't go for it -- especially if you just want to teach High School math. But get that single subject program for sure! Good luck! Have a good day!
Is it worth it to double major in math and computer science? People have been telling me that math and computer science are similar, and that math prepares you for CS. Would it be smarter to double major in engineering and math, vs. CS and math?
Mathematics and Computer Science are surely not similar. Computer Science will deal with:History of computersComputer ArchitectureSoftware Engineering and the SDLCSoftware Development ParadigmsOperating SystemsDatabasesAlgorithms AnalysisNetworkingCloud, Big Data and Data AnalysisMathematical Statistics overlaps with Data Analysis somewhat and if you get into low level graphics programming where you will use Geometry and Matrix math extensively there will be some overlap.I would say that Mathematics and Engineering overlaps way more than Mathematics and Computer Science.Where these fields complement each other is if you want to implement mathematics in software. Develop a system that processes rainfall data with numerical analysis and statistics.So these fields are NOT SIMILAR. They are COMPLIMENTARY in some cases. But it can be argued that Computer Science is complimentary to almost any field as it is so pervasive in all aspects of our lives.From a software developer perspective I can tell you that another major is not really all that beneficial as people building software for an industry will have access to experts in the industry. My personal advice to you is to look at careers that you are interested in and choose your majors accordingly. Are you stuck on Mathematics? Do you want a career primarily in Mathematics? Or are you aiming at a Computer Science related career where Mathematics will be your support?
Is it worth it to double major in Computer Science/Animation?
It sounds like you really want to be a game designer, at this point since you are just about to graduate high school you should already be designing your own interactive computer games (everyone else going for a career in game design is) when you go to college you should be at the top of your class (everyone else going for a career in game design is) and should be building a portfolio of games that you can show to prospective employers when you are ready to graduate(everyone else going for a career in game design is). When you graduate you will be one of a million people looking for a job in game design so you better have the best portfolio and greatest personality of all the job seekers. After graduation if you are lucky enough to get a job be ready to work 80-100 hours a week and get paid little (because really there are thousands of geeks out there ready to take your place at the drop of a hat).
Double Majoring in Computer Science and Math (CUNY-Hunter)?
I would love to teach Math in High Need Public Schools by joining the NYC Fellows program after I graduate. I was thinking I'll teach for two years then work as a software developer at Google. 1. Is it a requirement to minor when double majoring? 2. Would declaring a double major affect the cost of my education in any other way other the cost by credit basis?
What types of jobs are there for a double major in Computer Science and math?
I'm a math/computer science double major as well! I recently accepted a job as an application developer. When searching for jobs, I found it much easier to find explicit computer science jobs (developer, programmer, etc) than math jobs. However, there are lots of jobs that love math majors (business analyst, risk analyst, actuary, etc.). Those are the biggest fields that I've seen, and there's always graduate school and teaching (for both subjects)!
Is a double major in applied math and computer science worth less than an engineering degree?
I have an applied math degree and a MS in Computer Science (from an Engineering school). I have worked with many, many people with engineering degrees, including being their manager.In math/engineering language, the answer to this question is, “the signal-to-noise ratio in the problem is so low as to be useless.”Both are worth a lot towards future career and earnings (as someone else answered, *which* engineering degree?). But the difference between the two is negligible compared to the difference in energy you can put towards one or the other. You need to try to figure out whether you are a math/CS person or an engineer.Underperforming for the “right” answer between these two has far more impact than the choice itself. If you get up every morning wanting to pursue your choice, you will outpace your alternate self who went the other way.For example, when you go to sleep, do you go over code in your head? Do you doodle math problems, write down interesting algorithms? Or do you rotate your 3D CADD model in your head and plan what to add next? Do you need to be on a team that builds skyscrapers or supercomputers? Would you love to make a car go faster?I personally love reading engineering manuals because I write code. It is what I do. It was never something I would ever reduce to “which is worth more?” because I already know that for myself. Do you?
Double major in accounting and computer science ?
I need the extra credits to sit for the CPA exam. Instead of earning the 30, I would be earning an extra 49 credits. Should I do it? It would take me 5.5 years to graduate. On top of that, I've always wanted to go for my MBA. That would be a few years down the line. Any comments and opinions on the subject will be appericated. Thanks.
What are the benefits of double majoring in computer science and math?
Simply put, you can tackle problems others can't. When you gain a decent level of Math maturity, you find that you're a better problem-solver and a clearer, more logical thinker. If you focus on Prob and Stats courses, you'll be on a faster track to "Data Scientist." Machine learning, computer vision, and other domains require a lot of Math, so it's an advantage to get the experience as an undergrad if these domains interest you. Cyber security and encryption/decryption requires a lot of Math. There's also robotics, signals, etc. If you just want to code, the extra degree may not be very beneficial. However, if you want to be involved in engineering projects, work in data science/analytics, pursue ML or CV, work in robotics, or switch it up and pursue Math, EE, ME, CE, or AE in grad school, getting the Math undergrad is a great investment. If you can take electives that will prove more practical than theoretical, go for the former.