<p>Which one is better - a Math major at UC Berkeley or a Dual degree in Math and Eco at Carnegie Mellon's Mellon College of Science and Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Science?
Which one would be more rigorous and which college is easier to settle into for international students?</p>
<p>Berkeley is known for being extremely rigorous in the STEM fields(And in general, it seems), so you’ll sufficiently challenged as a math major.</p>
<p>But then again, a double major is also difficult. Unfortunately, I know little about Carnegie Mellon, so I’m not really sure which course of study would be more challenging.</p>
<p>I hope that helps a little.</p>
<p>It depends… CMU hasthe best non-phd financial mathematics program (part of the school of Tepper school only) but it is for Graduate school only. I know CMU has an excellent computer programing for undergrad (again different college). </p>
<p>It would give Berkeley the edge, if you are really interested in the math/econ, then Berkeley offers an Applied Math major with a Concentration with Econ. It really gives you options, you could be a competitive applicant when you apply for graduate school at the top financial math or economics program. </p>
<p>I am math/econ major at UCLA, which is a close second to Berkeley’s… however I don’t know how to transfer to CMU from a California Community College</p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon would hands down be your better option. The UC system is running out of money, and CMU has a start-up culture and a world class computational finance program that leaves Berkeley in the dust.
Also CMU wins for international students; a strong community in the Pittsburgh area as well as well developed resources for students.</p>