Compare and Contrast: Econ/Math Joint BA vs Applied Math and Stats BS

Classof2020Kid
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:37:58 +0000

Hello, incoming freshman here. Right now these are the top two majors I’m considering taking, and I was wondering if you can help me by telling me how they differ and which would be best suited for my goals. A few things about my situation:

I'm interested in the major that would open up the most possibilities for me. I'm not sure what kind of job I want to have yet.

"Making it rich" isn't as important to me as living a fulfilling life.

I don't want to spend much time working on a computer. (Hence why I ruled out the math/comp. sci. joint BA). I understand most if not all jobs nowadays require SOME time at the computer, so I don't mind doing stuff like creating spreadsheets and slideshows and writing up reports and whatnot, but I just want to spend as much time doing hands-on activities and working face-to-face with others as possible.

I really like the math and am good at the math I've already taken (E.g., Calc I and II), but don't have any history with Econ or stats, but I have a willingness to learn!

I hope to also minor in religion.

Finally, my ultimate goal isn't a job that will come from this degree. Sometime after graduating college, I hope to get a job with my degree that I can use to support myself until entering and while going to seminary, after which I hope to enter the ministry. And, if that doesn't end up being a path I take, then I'd like the degree I can best fall back on/do the most with.