Computer Science + Physics? Complement each other?

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<p>Hello. I am a sophomore in college and I am struggling to decide whether I should double major in physics and computer science. The only problem with this is it might set me back a year because although some courses overlap, it may require me to stay an extra year to get this double major degree.</p>

<p>My question is, would my career opportunities increase because of the double major, and what kind of fields could I get into with those two majors. I'm thinking of maybe modeling problems in physics, like the beginning of the big bang using computer simulation?? </p>

<p>Should I only major in physics and finish on time, in four years? Will I still make similar income? </p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>If you want to do physics modeling, you are probably better off getting a Master’s degree in your fifth year than a double-major in computer science. Many of the core computer science classes that are often required for the major (computer organization, compilers, operating systems, theory of computation, etc) wouldn’t help you at all.</p>

<p>What about a physics major with a CS minor?</p>