Having taken courses in both finance and comp sci while attending one of them elite schools they are two very different group of people. Even if they start at

Having taken courses in both finance and comp sci while attending one of them elite schools they are two very different group of people. Even if they start at the same line their career path will probably divulge down the road. I would focus more on what specialization you want to pursue rather than worry about CS being viable. After a few years your degree begins to matter a whole lot less. You have a leg up.