<p>I'm considering an applied math major from a school of engineering. Northwestern has caught my eye.</p>
<p>What are the job prospects for someone with a B.S. in applied maths from an engineering school?</p>
<p>I would think that they would be ok. Not as good as an engineer, I suppose. You might end up as a scientific programmer. I'd suggest learning Fortran but would fear being identified as some 55 year old dinosaur.</p>
<p>The issue I see with applied math is that the stuff you would probably like to do would be done by a PhD such that you would be stuck programming her work. </p>
<p>But, after more specific professional degrees, applied math would be high in employability. </p>
<p>You could make up your own area of expertise. Pick an engineering field and take the courses that you need to be able to communicate/understand problems in that field. Maybe do a project/undergrad research in that area. I.e., become an applied mathematician with knowledge of chem e. </p>
<p>Regardless, you might want to take the mathematical courses associated with engineering - I'm thinking of transport phenomena, a chem e course at UW.</p>
<p>Or by the guy/gal with the PhD.</p>
<p>beprepn</p>
<p>Thanks for the input, beprepn. I really appreciate it.</p>
<p>I'm not ruling out graduate work or a PhD. I just want some security with the b.s. since I never know what might happen in four years. I'd love to go to graduate school if I can.</p>