I am currently attending a Community College because I had no clue what I wanted to be. I have really fallen into Geology and am looking at transferring. The school down the street from my college only has a BA program but I think it would be better to go for a BS. So my question is: Whats the difference between the BA and BS in terms of career opportunities.
2007-12-12 09:40:18 · 12 answers · asked by Muzz 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I have a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Performing Arts. It's not about the field of study.
Whether the degree is a BS or BA isn't determined by the field of study - it's determined by the percentage of liberal arts core required against major and applied professional requirements.
In most fields, whether you have a BA or a BS makes no difference whatsoever. What is more important is what the degree requirements were. The real difference can be as simple as whether you had to take a foreign language or not.
Bottom line; a bachelor's degree is a bachelor's degree is a bachelor's degree.
2007-12-12 09:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It really isn't going to matter THAT much. Honestly, if you have a bachelor's that is good enough for most places. The only thing they might look at as a factor is what your major was. I would focus on choosing the proper major for your career path and not worry about the BS or BA part.
It really just means S-sciences or A-arts.. BS is usually associated with engineering or other technical fields, BA is usually associated with business or social type fields, but to be honest a bachelor's is a bachelor's. Pick a major you love first.
2007-12-12 09:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by sam 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have both a BA and a BS because I could satisfy the requirements for both without to much deviation. As for me, I don't feel it's made a difference in my past or present jobs My employers just wanted someone with a college education. I think it's more important to major and minor in subjects and areas you are really interested in or would like to know more about. Honestly, if it's not a technical field or math or science you can major in just about anything and have a career in totally different field. I think it becomes more important and you need to be more specific in graduate school with graduate degrees. With all that said ,Geology is a pretty specific field which I think would lend itself more to a BS degree. Good Luck!
2007-12-12 09:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Gabfest 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only opportunity with a BA in Geology would be to teach. BS degrees offer better opportunities right out of school. BA degrees normally require that you go and get a graduate degree. There are exceptions but BS degrees are normally better.
2007-12-12 09:44:45 · answer #4 · answered by Steve is cool 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a BS...and I find that I have more practical and specific knowledge in my field because my coursework was more concentrated on it. I find that is helpful, personally, because I have a wider scope within my field, but job hunting, I think a college degree/4 year doesn't matter too much if its a BS or a BA...maybe it matters more when you plan to go on to the Master's level in your field and you will have a stronger background in your field with a BS . BS = being specific, not bullshooot
2007-12-17 12:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by wawawebis 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on whether or not you want to work in a technical field.
Getting a Bachelor of Sciences means that you've taken a requisite number of math/science/engineering classes, so if you're trying to work in a field that deals with any of that, a BS will help you out.
Conversely, a Bachelor of Arts means that you've taken mostly humanities/arts/social sciences classes. If you're looking at working in those fields, a BA might serve you better.
Good luck!
2007-12-12 09:44:41 · answer #6 · answered by MVR 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it depends on what you want to do with it. Don't worry about BA or BS. One is science, one is arts. Just choose the right course for you!
2016-04-08 23:27:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the career the same one? b/c as far as i know a BS means bachelor of SCIENCE and BA means bachelor of ARTS. depending on the career it's a different type of bachelor degree
2007-12-12 09:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by Spa Consultant PB 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BA means Bachelor of Arts
BS means Bachelor of Science
generally associated with a Bachelors degree.
2007-12-12 09:43:54 · answer #9 · answered by Caduceus of Hermes 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you like science stuff go with bs if you like business/retial type of thing go with ba
2007-12-12 09:42:44 · answer #10 · answered by thecrunkness 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋