Would a BS of Applied Mathematics be as appealing as a BS of Data Science?

Weird question I know. I'm picking between BS of Applied Mathematics or a BS of Data Science.

Why would I go with applied mathematics? Because it might give me flexibility in choosing a different career path in the future. It would be like a compromise degree since it might still appeal to data science employers and employers in the PLC/controls field that I'm currently in.

So the question: What would a DS employer think of a degree in applied mathematics? …

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