Applied Mathematics major (BA or BS?)

Blobof
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:08:11 +0000

The label doesn’t matter that much, in the end you get a degree in applied math, and most employers will look for your problem solving skills rather than whether your B… ends with an A or with an S. Sure, some will prefer to have more “hardcore” stuff but it’s not necessary. If you prefer the BA route to have more options, as long as you don’t stick to the easy, low-level courses, you’ll be fine. As I’ve advised many other potential math majors, try to take a wide variety of courses early on, so that later you can focus (and take advanced courses) on the areas you really like.