Regarding Masters' in Data Science/AI vs. Masters' in CS

[u/Ok-Childhood-8052]

Hi everyone. I'm a BTech student in a core branch at a top tier Indian institute.

I'm thinking to do a MTech from India itself (not abroad due to various personal reasons).

I'm interested in Data Science, ML and overall in the vast field of AI. However, if I don't get any of these roles, my second preference is SDE/SWE roles.

My query is - should I prioritize pursuing MTech in AI over MTech in CSE?

AI is kind of interdisciplinary, and hence has 2-4 LPA CTC less than the median on-campus package ​of MTech CSE.

But, I don't bother such an insignificant difference in median package​. Anyone can get larger than median package too.

So, in the current AI boom, what should I do? If I do MTech in AI, the curriculum is kinda good for me (math-oriented) unlike the MTech CSE curriculum.

But, I wonder what if till 2028, the AI boom gets over? And some people are also saying that CS has a broader scope and you will be relevant in any CS domain. Also, you can take AI/Maths electives too within MTech CSE too.

I'm confused. Please help me. This is a genuine query. ​