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I never knew there was a difference
Whats the difference between a BA and a BS degree?
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VicTusDeuS
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I knew that much...Im getting a BS in Finance...how is that dif from a BA?
I know for my degree which was psychology--the difference depended on which field of psych you wanted to go into. If you are more into the biological, cognitive side of your major--they would probably recommend the BS which just involves additional math and science classes. It all depends on your personal interest.
Arts degrees are based on a series of common thoughts and principals that are subject to change based on addition to the body of knowledge.
Science degrees are based on a series of methods and procedures in a given discipline that are agreed to by all participants in that discipline.
Science degrees are based on a series of methods and procedures in a given discipline that are agreed to by all participants in that discipline.
VicTusDeuS
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Oh ok, my school only offered a BS so thats what I took. I guess I would be more along the lines of Analytical type studies.
huntmaster
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9 times out a 10, its better to have a BS.
at my univ. the BS in CIS consist of a couple more programming classes and the BA consist of a couple more business classes.
In my case the BS looks better and really is better.
at my univ. the BS in CIS consist of a couple more programming classes and the BA consist of a couple more business classes.
In my case the BS looks better and really is better.
VicTusDeuS
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Yeah I kinda figure science is a more concrete degree as opposed to the BA which would be more abstract and less secular.
huntmaster
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but I am still yet to find the right job, so what can I say! lol
SofaGeorge
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huntmaster said:
Correct. A BA generally means you went to college. A BS generally means you actually studied something.
Taps
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Yeah, most BA's are worthless. Whenever I talk to high school kids, I always tell them to avoid the humanities in university. Nobody ever found a good job with a psych degree (at least not for a few years now, anyway).
That being said, there's plenty of good arts degrees. Education is an art degree. So is law. Most cops have arts degrees as well. Heck, even business is an arts degree at most schools.
BSc's usually pay waaaay better tho. Plus if you've got a science degree, you can almost always find a job.
In my case, I'll end up with a BA in Information Systems. Weird, huh?
That being said, there's plenty of good arts degrees. Education is an art degree. So is law. Most cops have arts degrees as well. Heck, even business is an arts degree at most schools.
BSc's usually pay waaaay better tho. Plus if you've got a science degree, you can almost always find a job.
In my case, I'll end up with a BA in Information Systems. Weird, huh?
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HighIntensity
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about 20,000 grand
ladymacbeth
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HighIntensity said:
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BS degrees seemed to be more focused on a specific area. Not sure whether more people get jobs with BS degrees but it's kinda ironic if a BS is more likely to get you a job since it usually takes less classes to get a BS. But it really comes down the the person, experience and knowledge. The degree is kinda secondary these days.
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TheProject
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Taps said:
In my case, I'll end up with a BA in Information Systems. Weird, huh?
You too, huh? The BS in Comp Sci when I started included Calc I and Calc II, plus Physics. I suppose if I could've passed any of that, I would've gotten the BS.
The BA degree includes more business/management courses, which are more relevant for my chosen career path anyway.
Now if I could just get my ass back in school...
Lord_Suston
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BA can be done at a junior college and is a general degree that anyone can get....
BS takes a lot of work and can be only done at a university or 4 year college, there are exceptions...
BA, bio=didn't want to take organic chem or biochem
BS in bio=you know your shit and are going to get paid well
BS takes a lot of work and can be only done at a university or 4 year college, there are exceptions...
BA, bio=didn't want to take organic chem or biochem
BS in bio=you know your shit and are going to get paid well
VicTusDeuS
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BS in finance=either way im still jobless. The economy sucks
bigschweeler
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MS - more of the same - more shit
PHD - pile it higher and deeper
I have a BA in Philosophy and am not in upper management. I don't think it really matters what your degree in, but that you actually completed a degree.
Once you get into a company, it is a combination of luck, opportunity and skill that will help you advance.
PHD - pile it higher and deeper
I have a BA in Philosophy and am not in upper management. I don't think it really matters what your degree in, but that you actually completed a degree.
Once you get into a company, it is a combination of luck, opportunity and skill that will help you advance.
