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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My college student is having difficulty deciding between majoring in comp sci or applied math and is also considering a double major in a totally different area. She is leaning towards comp sci but is worried about future job prospects. 
She'd like to work for a technology company but would more likely transition to a management path at some point and expects to go to grad school - either MBA/JD or both. DH and I don't feel equipped with an understanding of these areas to advise her so I'm turning to parents in this forum who have a better sense of which major would be better or whether it doesn't matter.  
She loves her classes that require writing and is considering a double major in something like philosophy but would love ideas that pair well with her first major choice.[/quote]

OP. CS is one of the most difficult programs to get into and your DD got into one, it just means she's smart and is of above average intellectual capabilities. Go with CS. Jobs are not going to disappear in 4 years. And being female does have its benefits in the tech world. She can always work for a couple of years in software engineering or product management and go on to do her MBA or JD. She could double major in something else, maybe philosophy as someone recommends but that should be something she wants to do.

Math will not get her the jobs that pay well, so beware of that recommendation.[/quote]

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