<p>What do you think of course 18C Mathematics with Computer Science vs 18 Option 2 Applied Mathematics?</p>
<p>I think that they are both majors in the math department but that they have different requirements.</p>
<p>Do you have an actual question?</p>
<p>Is pure math difficult for career opportunities while 18C is easier to find a good job? Is 18C good enough? Is 18C + Economics better? Thanks!</p>
<p>My friends with math degrees have plenty of career prospects. If your child is concerned, then he or she can go to the Career office and ask him/herself.</p>
<p>Struggling through a major that you’re not interested in or getting a minor in something that you really don’t care about because your parents are concerned about your career prospects is totally miserable, though.</p>
<p>Employers tend not to care about the subtle details of one’s degree – regardless of which flavor of 18 someone chooses to pursue, an employer would probably think “math major”. </p>
<p>For example, my biology degree is actually 7A – a version of biology with slightly lighter course requirements than 7, useful for double majors – but I have never had anyone notice this. I just say I double-majored in biology and brain and cognitive sciences, and people nod and move on to the next topic.</p>
<p>I agree with k4r3n2. Parents can have discussion about career with the child but let him/her explore and decide. There is plenty of time to commit a major.</p>
<p>The difference between 18 option 2 and 18C is a bit bigger than that between 7A and 7. I think the official name for 18C is “Mathematics with Computer Science,” so it’s possible that employers might think an applicant majoring in 18C is more inclined towards computer science. </p>
<p>I’m not sure what you mean by what major is good enough to find a good job. Is there a particular job you’re interested in? 18C might not be a good major if you’re interested in being an architect, for example.</p>