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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Applied math is a great major that overlaps with industrial engineering / operations research offered in engineering programs.  Also overlaps with data science and statistics.[/b]  Can combine with biology or economics, for example.[/quote]
So, in other words unless you combine your mathematics degree with another field of study job prospects will be limited   Why not just major in engineering or economics instead?

What happens if the kid only wants to do math and is uninterested in other career fields or doesn't desire to go into academia?  A bachelor's degree in mathematics leads to what?   Is it foolish to major in just pure math?  Pure math is so theoretical instead of applicable.  I am so fearful that my child is going to make the biggest mistake of their life. 
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They can definitely go on to a math PhD if they’re any talented. Yes reality does catch up that eventually one needs a job but it doesn’t really hurt to get an undergraduate degree in math and figure it out.[/quote]

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