<p>Hi, I am currently attending a CCC and am having trouble deciding what to major in. I am talented in both music(guitar is my weapon of choice) and math. I have taken calc 1, calc 2, calc 3, and linear algebra while in high school and earned an A in each class. My calc 3/ linear algebra high school teacher has tried to persuade me to major in math but it isn't where my heart is. My heart is in music and my top choice university to transfer to is USC to be a popular music major. </p>
<p>I need something to fall back on though in case I either don't get accepted to USC or I don't receive enough financial aid to attend. So I plan to apply to UC's as well for something related to math. What kind of jobs can I obtain being a math major, besides teaching, that don't require me to go to grad school? Would I have better job prospects if I chose to instead pursue a major in economics or something else math related? My GPA is 3.95+ and I have completed the IGETC requirements. </p>
<p>Another issue I have is if my math classes would even count if I chose to pursue a major related to math. I passed the AP Calc AB/BC exam with a 4 and I took calc 3 and linear algebra in high school which gave me college credit at Cal State San Marcos. Would I have to retake any of those classes?</p>
<p>I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks!</p>
<p>Major in Math, and minor in music. You could try to get a financial job within the music industry. I share offices with a company that organizes concerts and various music shows…they have a financial/accounting dept it the ppl there seem happy…they make good money and get to work in a fun environment.</p>
<p>Math > music. Unless you intend to be poor for the rest of your life. As talented as you may be, music is not a sure bet. With a degree in math, you can do anything pretty much. Work at a bank as a personal banker, financial advisor, do accounting, work with engineers (Boeing just hired a bunch of math majors with only an undergraduate for analysis), work in the physics field, go to graduate school and teach, etc.</p>
<p>Do not major in music. You do not need a degree to pursue your love for music. Major in math while playing guituar on the side or like another poster said minor in music if you must.</p>
<p>Honestly if you have proficiency towards math. Which most people don’t, i would suggest you major in applied mathematics or engineering or quantitative economics. </p>
<p>Those are great degrees to have and you can always double major in music. Apply as the majors above and when accepted double major in music.</p>