Programs Minor in computer science w/ a Physics major?

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A physics major considering a minor in computer science (CS) or statistics is exploring valuable options that can enhance career prospects. Both minors are beneficial, but combining physics with a solid foundation in either field can lead to opportunities in data science, analytics, and applied AI, which are highly sought after in the job market. Additionally, these skills are advantageous for graduate studies in experimental or computational physics. Gaining practical programming experience is essential regardless of the chosen minor, and consulting with faculty in the respective departments can provide insights into how each option aligns with career goals.
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I'm working on a physics major but have been thinking of doing a minor in cs or maybe stats? Would either of these be beneficial or would one be more useful than the other?
 
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Do you know what you want to do (or how these would help you)? Try talking to people in those departments, to see what the uses are.
 
danielle said:
I'm working on a physics major but have been thinking of doing a minor in cs or maybe stats? Would either of these be beneficial or would one be more useful than the other?
You can't go wrong with either, but make sure to get plenty of real programming experience regardless of your choice.

Thing is that if you combine a degree in physics with a decent background in statistics and CS, you'll be perfect for data science/data analytics/applied AI, which are very in-demand in industry right now. There will also be opportunities in physics grad school too, in experimental physics/computational physics.
 
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