<p>I’ve been interested in both engineering and math/statistics, and liked both math and physics in high school. Right now in college, I’m doing better in math. I took calculus-based physics 1 (mechanics) and had test scores in the D+/C range and ended up with a C in the class, whereas in calculus 2, I got a B with good test scores. Now I’m taking calculus III and physics 2 (electricity and magnetism) and I just took my midterms. In calculus, I had an 89 and the average was an 80, and in physics, I had a 44 and the average was a 54. It’s starting to look like I would do better with a math/statistics major because I am more confident in my math skills right now, plus the fact that I score above average in math whereas I’m below average in physics and have a harder time keeping up with the physics/engineering students.</p>
<p>Which one do you enjoy more? If you like statistics, you will be in great demand and have a lot of interesting career options. I have a masters in stats and have been very happy doing medical research. I had classmates who work in industry, Wall St. (well, not such a great place right now!), physics labs…</p>
<p>The American Statistical Association has a section of its site on career options -
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<p>I think I’m interested in statistics, so I’m probably going with a math major with electives in stats and some applied math and computaional math.</p>