Computer Science (CS) and Mathematics Double Major.

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<p>Alright so I am a Senior in HS. Already applied to an University and got accepted. Its no way top school material but Im happy. Thats not my issue. I have always been good at Math, here is my education:</p>

<p>Algebra I Honors
Algebra II Honors
Geometry Honors
IB Math Analysis
IB Math Methods
AP Calc AB</p>

<p>I have taken this 6 classes in my 4 years of High School (Acing them all) because there was two years that I took 2 math classes at the same time. Now in 12th I am taking AP Calc AB and IB Math Methods, Acing them both with relative ease. </p>

<p>I have been reading various posts in here regarding students asking if they have got what it takes to be a Math major. I am pretty convinced of my abilities so I am going to do a double major in Computer Science and Math. With plans on continue to Grad school in CS but thats just way too far away to be predicting. I love CS and I have taught myself to program and I got a 5 in the AP CS by studying myself, without ever taking the class because my school didnt offer it.</p>

<p>So my plans with the double major is to have my career revolve around CS and have the major in Math support CS. I dont know if I am explaining myself.</p>

<p>I am just wondering, what careers could I be looking at with such major and pay range?</p>

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<p>Anyone has any opinions?</p>

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<p>With that double major combination, you would be very well suited for the following "popular" areas to start with: Computer Systems Analyst, or Actuarial work. Many Actuaries work for insurance companies evaluating risk. To be a licensed Actuary you must basically pass a series of Calculus based exams, but I do not have further details on that. </p>

<p>Comp. Systems Analysts tend to make pretty good money out of graduation. </p>

<p>A great place for detailed information for the above fields would be to look them up in the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ <a href="http://www.bls.gov%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.bls.gov&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Goodluck.</p>

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<p>That's a potent combination, it certainly is not easy though.</p>

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<p>I'm not trying to discourage you, but math gets a lot different once you leave algebra/trig/calc and start doing abstract algebra, analysis, etc.</p>

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<p>^It isn't too hard, I must admit the challenge is fun.</p>

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<p>AP CS is a joke, nothing like the real CS 1 and CS2, it will hurt you more than help.</p>

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<p>Do a major in Applied mathematics with a Focus in CS. i have a old GF who is doing that.</p>

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<p>I don't know whether or not you've been taking up outside math studies, but an actual math major is very, very different from anything you've looked at in AP Calculus. An applied math major might be more appropriate for you; math majors (as opposed to applied) tend to be purer. Math majors work in systems that do not require numbers to describe, often enough; it's not like you're just learning more advanced kinds of math along the same lines.</p>