Applied Math vs Statistics (CS double major)

I'm in my first year of undergrad and plan on being in school for the next 4-6 years to get my my masters, and I'm currently thinking about my future.

1.What is a better graduate degree for becoming a data scientist, quant, or actuary? Math or Statistics?

  1. I'm also thinking about switching to engineering, and I still like computers. Is a mechanical, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering route better?

Whats the best way to go about having the option to do all of them? (I'm not worried about my gpa dropping)

CompSci+Math/CompSCi+MechE/Mechatronics+Math/ etc....

Thanks.

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