<p>basically. I love math. ever since i was a kid i always had a big interest in it, i can say with confidence that it is my best subject. </p>
<p>3 things that will influence my major decision - 1. Interest in the field 2. The amount of jobs available, and probability that I will land a good job. 3. Income</p>
<p>Now, i do not want to teach, im not ruling out teaching at a college, but i have no interest teaching snot nose kids at a middle school. No offense if you do, its just not for me. </p>
<p>I want to work with numbers and also i like working with people and im good at it. IE is a little bit of both worlds, but im afraid that the course work will be to hard for me...</p>
<p>How hard is a math major? when compared to a IE major? </p>
<p>thats my main question, and also if you know of any job opp. or tips that would be appreciated. </p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>The levels of difficulty for a math vs IE major is probably about the same. Of course, it depends on the classes you take. You’re probably going to have to get through 3 levels of calculus, 2 levels of Calc based Physics and some computer science/programming courses for both degrees.</p>
<p>Math does give you a little bit more flexibility as far as class choices. You can choose different “tracks”, like applied math, pure math, computational math, mathematical economics, etc.</p>
<p>Most IE degrees probably have a more rigid curriculum, depending on the school. </p>
<p>If I can suggest an alternative degree, you might want to look into Statistics. There is A LOT of overlap between a degree in Math and a degree in IE when you study Statistics. It’s been said before that the math IE’s use the most is statistics.</p>
<p>Im confused, are you recommending I look into majoring in stats?</p>
<p>As far as jobs and careers go, math majors often find work in quantitative finance and actuarial jobs, or in computer software jobs. Since the math major tends not to have a huge number of requirements, supplementing it with some courses in economics, finance, statistics, and computer science can help with getting a job, if only as a backup option if your actual goal is PhD study and academic jobs.</p>
<p>I guess i have a lot to think about. Do you know what the most popular or demanded other field of study to take along with my math major?</p>
<p>Econ, finance or stats? Which is the most reliable in terms of careers?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>I don’t think math would be a good major for someone who likes numbers.</p>
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<p>Yes, I was trying to give you an additional avenue to look into that would appeal to both of your interests in math and IE. Statistics is a good “gap” between those two degrees.</p>
<p>I like math but would kill myself if i had to be an actuary</p>
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<p>Until you reach FSA level and start cashing your (large) paychecks every other week. That keeps most actuaries away from suicide watch.</p>
<p>Too bad I live in houston. U oh H doesnt have a Stat undergrad program. Go figure right =</p>
<p>AHHHHH this is such a hard decision. But its exciting!!!</p>
<p>Do you like proving or disproving mathematical arguments? Are you intrigued by mathematical axioms? Have you ever opened a Spivak textbook and stood awed by the elegance of the content?</p>
<p>Sorry Majjestic, all i can really tell you is i love math. Dont have much experience, at all really. Except for college level algebra. I guess i need to take calc 1 and see if i truly love it</p>