If I'm really good at math and many grade levels ahead of my peers and others my age, whats the best degree to go into college with and what are some good jobs for me to do?
If I'm really good at math and many grade levels ahead of my peers and others my age, whats the best degree to go into college with and what are some good jobs for me to do?
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Matt’s Answer
If you’re interested in how things work and in “building” things, the engineering profession is the way to go. Every engineering field is math and physics based, leaning towards practicality rather than theory. From calculating how much load a particular material can take, to figuring how temperatures can vary along a metal rod, math and physics has the answer to that. Engineers typically get good salaries post college with just a Bachelors degree as well.
If your inclination is statistics and logic, a tech or software engineering path with an emphasis on data science may be for you. Relying heavily on statistics, understand how machines predict outcomes is the basis of most machine learning and AI technology now days. This is looking to be a hot market in years to come.
Hope this helps!
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Chirayu’s Answer
With a degree in mathematics, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:
- Actuary - analyzing and managing financial risk for insurance companies and other organizations.
- Data analyst - collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data to help organizations make informed decisions.
- Mathematician - conducting research and developing mathematical models to solve real-world problems.
- Operations research analyst - using mathematical modeling to optimize business processes and improve efficiency.
- Cryptographer - designing and analyzing encryption algorithms to protect sensitive information.
- Software engineer - designing and developing software systems, including algorithms and mathematical models.
- Quantitative analyst - applying mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze financial markets and make investment decisions.
- Statistician - collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help organizations make data-driven decisions.
These are just a few examples of the many career paths available to those with a strong background in math. The skills and knowledge you gain from studying math can also be valuable in fields such as engineering, physics, economics, and many others.
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Hormuzd’s Answer
All the above respondents have given excellent advice. However, just being an excellent student in Math alone will not get you in a good college . You will also need to have great communication skills, self confidence and be passionate in pursuing what ever degree you want to pursue. As for the career is concerned, there are so many to list but right now the one which really stands out is Artificial Intelligence(AI). And to be successful in this area you have to be NOT a good coder but a GREAT coder. Have you ever coded or tried to code in High School? If coding is not your passion then AI will not be a great fit for you. I would then recommend other areas of IT like Information Security, Networking etc. etc.
I would also recommend, and may be you are already doing this, is to provide free Math tutoring to your peers or even some other students especially who come from a lower income families. I think it will give you a great sense of self-confidence and self-esteem.
Al, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Best wishes
Hormuzd
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Ruby’s Answer
Numbers were always my specialty as well and I graduated with honors at 16 so hats off to you too! That being said - numbers never lie. So if you want to dig deeper - check out a career in forensic accounting? You can start with accounting and move through budget and accounting with a breeze.
If you go into something broad, like business administration, you can branch out anywhere. There's loads of opportunities - finance and administration being the main thing that pops out to me. But definitely start with an MBA and go from there is my recommendation.
Just make sure it counts and leave your options open. Once you find your interest or calling there's nothing stopping you. And remember that college is only the beginning on a long path of career development and continuing education.
Be dedicated to what holds your interest and respect the process enough to change a long the way. Beat of luck!!
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