<p>First of all, my first choice is Computer Science + Mathematics double major, however, I've heard that a CS degree for many people is completely impossible since it requires a new way of thinking that most people can't handle. With that information, I've been thinking about some different plans in case I find that CS isn't for me.</p>
<p>I've narrowed my plan B options down to Actuarial Science or a Mathematics + Economics double major. I've been trying to get some info on these majors but the info I've found has been a bit sketchy. There's been a few sites claim that Actuarial Science majors have 0% unemployment, but this must be due to a low number of AS majors, increasing the margin of error. With such a low amount of AS majors, I question the reliability of any statistics for this major.</p>
<p>I've seen some sites say economics majors have excellent mid-career salaries, but then it says lawyers are the most common careers for economics majors. So clearly, pre-law people are choosing economics as their major and are thus sort of distorting the statistics of economics majors for me, since I don't plan on being a lawyer. </p>
<p>My main priority is high likelihood to land a job. I'm not too concerned about starting salary. As long as I have enough to make a living ($30k - $40k depending on where I live I guess). I would hope to have a fairly higher mid career salary though ($50-$60k plus). So which do you think would be the SAFEST route to go?: Actuarial Science or a Math/Econ major? </p>
<p>Also, if you're wondering, the reason I'm considering so many double majors is because the University of Michigan makes it fairly easy. They have a Math degree program called Mathematical sciences. Two of the specializations are "Discrete and Algorithmic Models" and "Mathematical Economics" which include many classes required for CS or Economics, respectively. Getting a degree in either of these specializations would make it fairly easy to double major with either CS or Economics. </p>
<p>Also, would Stats/Econ be more attractive than Math/Econ?</p>
<p>Any info, data, anecdotes or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>