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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is something to think about.

Can a neurosurgeon teach 5th grade math?  The answer is a resounding yes

Can an education major perform surgery on someone?  The answer is absolutely NO

Therefore, study and become a doctor.  It that does not work out, you can become a 5th grade teacher.  The reverse is not possible.

I have nothing but respect for teachers.  Lot of work and underpaid.  I think most teachers make less than a high school drop out doing IT work.  So unfair.[/quote]

I know many many public and private companies that would hire a math or engineering major any day over some other major. The signaling to the market is that you have the academic horsepower to master difficult subctmstter, are teachable, and work hard. Very hirable in any discipline.

I do not understand why someone senior year of college would not complete her math major, then take a breather try something and if you want Ma in Ed apply next year.  Your 20s are for trying different things, hopefully within the same discipline, but if you want to totally pivot at least get the credentials you already mostly earned. Those are strong credentials in any global market and any day for teaching.

As for the poster who doesn’t understand economics or business, start reading the WSJ. The degree of impact one can make through a small or large company will outweigh most other options, esp teaching history.[/quote]

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