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Is a BS Mathematics degree a good foundation for a career in AI/ML?

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I'm considering doing a 4-year BS Mathematics degree, but my long-term goal is to work in AI/ML rather than teaching mathematics. My plan is to build a strong foundation in linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics through the degree, while learning Python, SQL, data analysis, machine le…

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  1. 2026-08-21 01:45 · r/learnmachinelearning
    Is a BS Mathematics degree a good foundation for a career in AI/ML?

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