<p>Hi, im a grade 12 student living in alberta, canada.
im trying to choose what to major in university next year between statistics and computer science, but i cant seem to figure it out.
i learned a bit of programming a while ago and i thought it was interesting, which also made me interested in computer science.
however, i know thay computer science isnt really about coding but more focused on math, which is fine because i like math and am pretty good at it.
with that being said, i am also interested in statistics, but i heard that its really difficult to find a job with just a bachelor's in statistics.
job opportunities are a big factor in my decision making process because i will have to get my bachelor's on student loan.
please provide me with some insights and advice!</p>
<p>It should not be ‘really difficult’ to find a job with a stats degree. But a combination of stats and CS is very powerful, you might want to minor in one.</p>
Agree with BrownParent about a dual degree. Stats and comp sci could land you a job where thy want someone to make models using programs, such as investments in the stock market. However, if you’re just looking for one degree, here’s my tale on each of them.
Computer science is not focuse on the “typical” math you learn in school. It’s a lot of theory and learning how you need to implement lines of code to do what you want the computer to do. It’s more of a logical side of math.
Stats is more analyzing results and improving conditions for the next time. It’s more of why something happens as opposed to how it does
I would try to double major and do both. Or do CS and take as many Stats and Probability courses as you can. You should have plenty of job opportunities if you combine the two.