Math/FARM or CS at Waterloo: Which program offers better career options?

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The discussion centers on the career prospects of two academic programs at Waterloo: Computer Science and Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management. Participants emphasize that Computer Science offers a broader range of job opportunities compared to Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management, which may limit career options. The consensus leans towards choosing Computer Science for its versatility in the job market. This decision is critical for prospective students weighing their future career paths.

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Hey guys, I'm really struggling to decide which of these two offers I should accept.

1) Computer Science
2) Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management

I don't want to give a lot of details on my current stance on the decision as I've found that it tends to get me answers such as "go with what you're passionate about" or gives off a bias in others' opinions on the programs.

I'm looking for any comments you guys may have on either program and which one, if given the choice, you would prefer. Thanks a lot to anyone who replies, this is a big decision and I appreciate your advice! :)

NOTE: I'm not just going with whatever you guys tell me to go with, the reason I don't like answers that say "go with what you're passionate about" is that I already know this and I'm trying to get information that I can use to make the right decision.
 
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One of the things to consider at the moment are the career options each of the major provide. If you think about it, if you choose Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management, you'd be narrowing down your career options quite a lot. Whereas on the other hand, Computer Science would provide a much broader choice of jobs. So I'd say go with Comp Science.
 

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