Data Science professional here. The degree can help somewhat, but any IT/Comp Sci degree will do fine as long as there is some proficiency in SQL. Specialty is always determined by what job opportunities are accepted. That’s true with any IT profession. This is a good specialty, but I usually recommend getting a broader degree. Data is like accounting. It’s dry, unglamorous, and not for everyone. And it’s not something you want to get “pigeon-holed” in if you don’t enjoy it.
My recommendation…it’s NOT worth spending $$$$$$$$$$ to send your kid to California for a data science degree. PLEASE DON’T do that! It’s not worth sending her out of state for any IT/comp sci degree. Your state university should be more than adequate to get her an entry level job. After about 3 years experience, employers don’t even ask where they went to school, or what their major was. Save that extra money to buy a Ferrari.