Would it be better to major in applied math or pure math?

Question

I have heard that you can take pure math courses while majoring in applied math but you cant take applied math courses if your majoring in pure math.

I just want to learn the highest math possible and get a good job flexable jobs.

Would it be best to major in applied math and take some pure math degree classes as electives?

Answer 1

It depends on what job you want. If you want to do math as in accounting, bookkeeping, business, or high school math teacher, then you need applied math. If you want to me a college math professor or do research in theoretical math, then that is what you should take.

I would suggest you get someone to help you make a list of all the ways math is used and all the jobs that use it. Then you can think clearly about what suits your personality and intellectual abilities.

Good luck

Answer 2

Double major in engineering and business, especially the technology of nuclear facilities to generate electricity. You will be employed for a lifetime and well paid.

I wish someone had been around to give me this advice when I was a youngster.

Answer 3

neither.. there arent a lot of math jobs that will pay your rent.. just like there arent many aerospace engineer jobs (Rocket scientist)

and i know a few of each.. they make less $ than i do on retirement and they are working (seriously ask one of them)

Its a supply and demand economy.. and there is little demand for math majors or rocket scientists... only a few of those ever make a $.. rest of em work at K-Mart

Just because some one is highly intelligent dosent mean they can actually make a living at it..