Which path is a better fit for my career goals?

College Majors Math/Computer Science Majors
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<p>I'm interested in majoring in either math or stats with economics. I'm also interested in doing my masters in Operations Research sometime in the future. Which path seems better for an OR degree or for career prospects in general? I won't won't bother with mundane details, but I have to pick one or the other, I can't switch classes around. Thanks! </p>

<p>Path 1:</p>

<p>Calc I-III
Foundations of Mathematics
Abstract Linear Algebra
Abstract Algebra
Probability & Statistics I-II
Real Analysis
Linear Programming
Numerical Methods
Nonlinear Programming or Graph Theory
Elementary Differential Equations
C++ Programming</p>

<p>Path 2:
Calc I-III
Foundations of Mathematics
Applied Linear Algebra
Real Analysis
Probability & Statistics I-II
Methods of Applied Statistics
Applied Regression & Design
Elementary Differential Equations
C++ Programming
Three electives from: Time Series Analysis, Analysis of Variance, Statistical Data Management (SAS Programming), Categorical Sampling & Data, etc.)</p>

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<p>I would go with path 2. Looking at OR programs, it appears that you will get your linear and nonlinear programming covered. Also, the stat track gives you more practical tools, e.g. SAS.</p>