Is math and statistics a good double major?

It is a also a great subject to pursue a second major with, because statistics is applicable to so many other fields and can make the study of another subject much more interesting.

What can you do with an Applied Mathematics and Statistics degree?

Undergraduate and graduate students with degrees in applied mathematics can look forward to applied mathematics positions such as:

• Actuary.
• Civil engineer.
• Computer programmer.
• Computer systems analyst.
• Database administrator.
• Economist.
• Financial analyst.
• Logistician.

How many credits you need for a double major?

Double Majors: Students pursuing a double major choose a primary and secondary major, fulfill the course requirements for both, and graduate with a minimum of 120 credits total. Certain requirements, such as junior year writing, must be completed in the primary major.

Is it possible to double major in Applied Math and statistics?

The takeaway is this: if you can somehow double-major in applied math and stats (as others here have suggested) with a concentration in computer science, you should be hot to trot when you land on the job market. I don’t see the current obsession with “big data,” and people who are facile with statistically analyzing data, going away anytime soon.

Is a degree in statistics worth it?

Statistics are an easy sell. It is used very heavily in manufacturing, critical infrastructure (utilities, urban planning, transportation, etc.), and the like. Don’t get me wrong, applied math is also a pretty good degree, but it does tend to be a more esoteric sell than statistics.

Is statistics more employable than applied mathematics?

I tend to agree that statistics is more employable than applied mathematics. I have a PhD in pure mathematics with an MS in physics, and my experience in hunting for industry jobs is that a lot of employers (though certainly not all) think “math” guys are smart but have a hard time believing they can solve practical problems.

Is pure math harder to get a job than applied math?

Sure, pure math is a harder sell than applied math, but applied math is a harder sell than statistics. My doctoral advisor always told me: “If you can compute, and you can do statistics, you’ll never want for a job.” Browse job postings at your favorite online job site – you’ll see he’s not bluffing. I really should have listened to him!