I feel compelled to chime in here for the OP and offer a little guidance from my perspective.
I double majored in math and statistics and minored in CS. CS is heavy in math, so the shoe fit for me, but the programming requirements expected of me were exceedingly high. I found that to be the most difficult.
Math, in general, will help you become a better person by helping to solve problems, come up with efficient solutions, and analyze an issue. Problem solving techniques will serve you for a lifetime in ALL things that you do. A skill set of this nature is not taught today in schools. The math required for CS will be extensive. Not only all your undergrad classes, but if you wish to do something like Computer graphics (DirectX, openGL, etc), you'll need to know vector analysis and some upper level course work.
Computer Science, however, in my most humble opinion is a joke of a major. It is mostly theoretical and not applicable to application training or doing systems administering. It sounds to me like what you want to be looking into is certifications.
I suggest looking into Worksource in your state for free Microsoft vouchers for training and exams. They are limited but you can get your foot in the door right now for free.
From there, look into an MCSA instead of the more popular MCSE. It's easier and you might be able to take some training or exams at your local community college. Check closely into Microsoft E-learning as well. Looking into something specialized might be a good idea, such as Sharepoint or SQL.
Ask around and gather some info before you venture into something. It's much easier to hear how someone else did it before you get started. I've got a great coworker that has several certifications and I've learned more from him than all my time on my own.
With all of that said, HVAC work might be more rewarding. Nobody is happier than having their AC fixed. A friend of mine works in the HVAC field and he gets paid well, but it's hard work. It might sound good now, but it might be rough in the long run.
I double majored in math and statistics and minored in CS. CS is heavy in math, so the shoe fit for me, but the programming requirements expected of me were exceedingly high. I found that to be the most difficult.
Math, in general, will help you become a better person by helping to solve problems, come up with efficient solutions, and analyze an issue. Problem solving techniques will serve you for a lifetime in ALL things that you do. A skill set of this nature is not taught today in schools. The math required for CS will be extensive. Not only all your undergrad classes, but if you wish to do something like Computer graphics (DirectX, openGL, etc), you'll need to know vector analysis and some upper level course work.
Computer Science, however, in my most humble opinion is a joke of a major. It is mostly theoretical and not applicable to application training or doing systems administering. It sounds to me like what you want to be looking into is certifications.
I suggest looking into Worksource in your state for free Microsoft vouchers for training and exams. They are limited but you can get your foot in the door right now for free.
From there, look into an MCSA instead of the more popular MCSE. It's easier and you might be able to take some training or exams at your local community college. Check closely into Microsoft E-learning as well. Looking into something specialized might be a good idea, such as Sharepoint or SQL.
Ask around and gather some info before you venture into something. It's much easier to hear how someone else did it before you get started. I've got a great coworker that has several certifications and I've learned more from him than all my time on my own.
With all of that said, HVAC work might be more rewarding. Nobody is happier than having their AC fixed. A friend of mine works in the HVAC field and he gets paid well, but it's hard work. It might sound good now, but it might be rough in the long run.
