Applied math and Econ double major. Career Paths?

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I am currently a freshman at UC Berkeley. I plan on double majoring in Applied Math and Econ, and I’m looking to pick up either a computer science or data science minor. I was interested in getting some specific feedback on potential career paths and whether I should pick up the computer science minor or the data science minor. I am indifferent about grad school, so any advise about whether I should do that or not would be greatly appreciated too.

I’m definitely most focused on the salary aspect of the career path. I don’t mind working a lot of hours; however, I do mind the 80+ hour work weeks, so investment banking probably isn’t the route I want go with. Also looking for specific answers, not just generic industries like “You should do finance”. Thanks again for any feedback, I greatly appreciate it.

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https://career.berkeley.edu/Survey/2017Majors may give you some idea of first job or other post-graduation destinations associated with various majors.

Note that ORMS, an L&S major run by the IEOR department, may be another major of interest to you (career survey combines ORMS with IEOR). Statistics may also be worth a look.