Regrets About Majoring in Math

Considering majoring in math? Make sure you weigh the pros and cons first! In this video, I analyze post graduation employment data for the total student body (3:17) and by major for the following majors:
Pure Math (4:03)
Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (4:42)
Industrial Engineering (5:08)
Computer Science (5:24)
Physics (5:48)
Secondary Teaching (6:22)
Gender and Sexuality Studies (6:47)
Economics (7:41)

Northwestern University’s Post Graduation Survey

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About Me
I’m a senior at Northwestern University double majoring in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (one of NU’s three math majors) & Music Composition. I love the color blood orange, black nail polish and large stuffed animals. I hate the beach, ghosts and coffee.

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[mysteriousbootyhead]

im a computer science major, and i can tell you. you can learn most of that on your own lol. when i read the coding books sometimes im like, i can literally teach myself this in a better way for my brain to digest it.

[SeasideMarinNative]

I’m currently majoring in Computational Mathematics (basically a hybrid of Applied Math + CS) and am planning on minoring in Data Theory :)

[silversky]

Best Combination:
Major in Math and minor in CS and Statistics

[joemacy]

I am a pure math major at Southern Oregon University which is really just a small state school in Oregon. I am not graduated yet, but I only have a few classes left. All I have left is my capstone, one computer science class (which is required for pure math majors at my school), and a few more general education requirements. The math curriculum at SOU involves a good mix of applied and theoretical math classes. You will have to take several applied math classes such as calculus, differential equations, and statistics, so you will have background in those fields. You will also have to take several theoretical math classes such as an intro to proofs class, abstract algebra, and analysis. I have taken every math class in the pure math major except for my capstone. I think part of choosing a college major is also about choosing what is interesting to you, so if you are interested in pursuing a pure math major, by all means do it. Proof writing was actually the part of the math major I struggled with, so it's good that I won't really need it for my career. SOU also offers a financial math major which combines math and business and also a math and computer science co-major that combines math and computer science. I still don't know how employable I will be as I have not searched for jobs after graduation yet.

[VanessainSTEM]

It’s definitely difficult being a math student! Loved your personal insights :)

[Mahmood]

As someone that did a Pure Nath Bachelor's and Master's, you're right!

[mikaelawaye]

very helpful. Im trying to decide between math and economics. This helps

[ginag]

Wow! I'm double majoring in Music Education and Psychology! So glad to know I'm not the only music major double majoring in something. It is really hard!!! Thanks for inspiring!!

[thereparisgoagain]

thank you i love how you added the survey to the video

[LuukSwinkels]

O well. There are not that many jobs in math. There are not that many jobs in music (witch is way I am only doing music on YouTube instead of studiyng it), but with both majors you should be able to get a desent job.

[chhayakankariya]

I am thinking of BA maths, what are your thoughts?

[peterosudar]

@Tiara I know it seems like proofs are only so useful... but you are wrong. When you really think about it, you already know this.
I know that's not what you said... but it is what you mean.

There is so much out there to prove... the question is:

What is the matrix?
;)
Good luck.

[christopherwalsh]

don't worry about statistics, be an outlier!

[Superpaul]

They make math majors this cute at northwestern ???? Not at my school! But on the video, I feel you! How was real analysis? Lol

[cybersee]

My nephew majored in math. He lives with his parents. My sister has life insurance. She said that neither her husband or son can take care of themselves.