College Major (Broad or specific)?

Question

Hi,

I need to pick a college major, there's a couple of options for me, is it better to do something specific like computer science or statistics

or just do an honours math degree which gives me the flexibility to take the math courses I'm interested in, but then it won't be specific.

Out in the real world, what matters most when looking for your job? work experience, name of the degree (BA, BSc, BMath) or the actual major ?

Because I don't wanna be cornered to just do one thing, but at the same time, I don't know if the real world is lookin' for specifialization or flexible knowledge.

P.S. I have a lot of work experience, internship, etc.

Answer 1

The best thing to do would be to find a major that supplements the work experience you already have (assuming it's not burger-flipping experience). This way, you re-enter the job market with experience AND qualifications. When you're in the real world, employers want to see education supported by relevant work experience. It doesn't help much to have a degree in Economics and experience teaching classical guitar. It DOES help to have a degree in Economics and work experience in a bank.

If you're interested in math, consider doing a major in math and then a minor in something like statistics, computer science or even finance. This gives you practical and theoretical knowledge.

Answer 2

take the degree that gives you more options (the math degree) i am a business major which is pretty broad and i wish i did a more concetrated degree like marketing or accounting.
IT is a good degree right now as well
just keep doing internships and you"ll be ahead of a lot of others!

Answer 3

So, I don't know because I'm a graduating senior so I haven't been in the "real world" yet. But I hear that experience is more important, but if you find a specific major that you like, I think you should definately do that.

Answer 4

have you ever thought double majors? like for example, you can major in criminal justice and major in psychology, those two degrees goes side by side. that was just an example

in your case, you can major in computer engineering, and major in a math course, like get a degree in calculus, geomitry or something like that. i had a friend who had a Ph.D in math, a masters in Computer aided drafting, and a bacheleors in something but i can't remember.

talk to a counselor and he/she will be able to give you more information as to what you should do and good luck!

Answer 5

what do u really want? what is your heart telling you? Math is a major and you can teach with it.