Whats the difference between a BA and a BS degree?

[huntmaster]

but I am still yet to find the right job, so what can I say! lol

 

[SofaGeorge]

9 times out a 10, its better to have a BS.

Correct. A BA generally means you went to college. A BS generally means you actually studied something.

 

[Taps]

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?

 

[HighIntensity]

about 20,000 grand

 

[guards]

It has always been my opinion that it is not the degree that will get you the job,it is how you market your degree.


Almost everyone I know who has a degree has ended up working in a completely unrelated field to their major.

 

[ladymacbeth]

about 20 grand

 

[The Whole F/N Show]

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.

 

[TheProject]

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...

 

[spentagn]

I think Wodin said it best. I dunno though, I'm after a BBA degree.

 

[Lord_Suston]

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