science and maths doesn't pay

[Bobby]

Most things are only worth what you pay for it. If everyone is given a free education, it won’t be a quality education and it won’t give you an opportunity to pursue your interests.

Things are different in the USA -
I'm sure there are far more jobs for people in maths and science.

I suspect so. There is probably more research and programming going on.

My niece was a math major, but she is teaching high school math with her degree. She did her student teaching at the school where my brother teaches. He graduated at 21 with a double major of business and education. He teaches economics and business software.

It looks like the main paying jobs are in teaching.
However you need a diploma in teaching as well in Australia plus experience to get a job.

[Texan]

Most things are only worth what you pay for it. If everyone is given a free education, it won’t be a quality education and it won’t give you an opportunity to pursue your interests.

Things are different in the USA -
I'm sure there are far more jobs for people in maths and science.

I suspect so. There is probably more research and programming going on.

My niece was a math major, but she is teaching high school math with her degree. She did her student teaching at the school where my brother teaches. He graduated at 21 with a double major of business and education. He teaches economics and business software.

It looks like the main paying jobs are in teaching.
However you need a diploma in teaching as well in Australia plus experience to get a job.

Teaching is the most common job here. It's good, steady, rewarding work, but you won't get rich from it.