BA Vs Bs Degree Similarities Differences Examples of Each

This content explains similarities and differences between Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. It describes how BA-focused study typically centers on humanities and liberal arts topics such as philosophy, history, theater, language, and art, while BS-focused study emphasizes more math and science.

It also gives examples of degree-related career directions. BA examples include social worker (BA in Psychology), community outreach worker (BA in Human Services), clergy or chaplain (BA in Religion), and police officer (BA in Criminal Justice). BS examples include marine biologist (BS in Biology with an Ecology Specialization), web developer (BS in Computer Information Systems), information security analyst (BS in Cyber Security), biomedical researcher (BS in Biology with a Biomedical and Health Sciences Specialization), software engineer (BS in Software Engineering), and data analyst (BS in Data Science).

• Social worker (BA in Psychology)
• Community outreach worker (BA in Human Services)
• Clergy or chaplain (BA in Religion)
• English teacher (BA in Middle Grades Education – English)
• Police officer (BA in Criminal Justice)
• Copywriter or editor (BA in English with a Professional Writing Specialization)
• Human resources manager (BA in Management)
• Marketing manager (BA in Business Administration with a Marketing Specialization)
• Video journalist (BA in Multimedia Management)
• Accountant (BA in Accounting)
• Marine biologist (BS in Biology with an Ecology Specialization)
• Web developer (BS in Computer Information Systems)
• Information security analyst (BS in Cyber Security)
• Pharmaceutical sales manager (BS in Healthcare Administration)
• Biomedical researcher (BS in Biology with a Biomedical and Health Sciences Specialization)
• Software engineer (BS in Software Engineering)
• Data analyst (BS in Data Science)