Good College Majors To Become A Quant Trader or Researcher

Hi im 20 yr old  recently found out about quants and i have a huge interest for their field of work. Already started doing tons of research on the roles on how to become one but thought ill ask the people of WSO for some insight on who the industry hires. 

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