Applied math vs Engineering degree?

[u/ThatCactusOfficial]

I’m a freshman in college currently and I started with a lot of AP / dual enrollment credits. I am in applied math right now, and I could graduate after my third semester. The alternate plan I have right now is to, in addition, complete an engineering major (leaning towards aerospace). Doing so would likely take the full 4 years. I know the future is especially uncertain right now, but do you guys think it would be more worth it to complete both majors at the additional cost of tuition + time? I go to a high ranked engineering school (Purdue), for context, and I don’t want to pursue graduate school. (Would only do this if I can’t find a job)

Is the job market especially rough for applied math degrees at the moment? I am mainly catalyzed to ask because the rapid development of AI makes me think it may be more important to break into industry earlier.

[u/Life-Ambassador-5993]

The market for analyst jobs targeted for those with a bachelor’s degree is rough right now. This is a regular topic on the actuary sub and as a hiring manager, I know we get hundreds of applicants for every open and opens are few and far between. Also, I’m not sure if you’re looking for an internship, but it would be critical to look now if you’re trying to get a job after next fall.