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I've been to three different colleges in different states and in almost all cases, science degrees fall under B.S. and arts degrees fall under B.A. That's the way it is.
BS is used for the sciences, BA for arts and humanities. It's still a bachelor's.
I think computer anything is better than the others. A gazillion people major in economics - I know some who've done well, but they had to start from the bottom and work their way up. Computers and engineering put you in a good position as soon as you graduate.
The university of Colorado only offers a BA in the College of Arts and Sciences, no BS. It does offer both MA and MS degrees. At the PhD level, there is no distinction. Programs of Study | University Catalog 2012-2013
Back to the original question...
For all four of those majors, ~2 years of work experience with a degree in any of those fields will trump a degree in another of those fields. Focus on having a school that can get you internships or other relevant work experience while you are still in college. Or if you already have a school, focus on whichever department can get you internships or relevant work experience while still in school.
Im stuck between:
Economics
Management Information Systems
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
I will probably more than likely major in Economics and minor in something like Statistics.
Also, what is the difference between a B.S degree and a B.A degree?
MIS is one of the best majors at my University for job placement. I think it was in the mid-high 90% of graduates get jobs in the field. But I think that may be influenced because my University has one of the highest rankings for MIS.
They are all pretty good, though.
BS and BA degree has differences in requirements. BAs need more foreign language credit, and usually require a minor. BS degrees need less foreign language credit, and more math/science requirements, and don't need a minor, usually.
A BS usually requires directed research. A BA doesn't. I went to a big state school and you could receive a BA in Biology if you didn't want to do research.
Nope. A"BS" is a technical degree. A "BA" or "AB" (ars baccalaureate) in the non technical, and traditional degree.
A BA (or AB) is presented to people with majors as diverse as Mathematics and Art History.
The more academic degree is the BA. However, with many BS degrees, grad school is not needed.
The "BA/AB" is the original baccalaureate degree. It does look better for graduate school.
Not at every school! Many schools do not give undergrad BS degrees any more. There are many examples upthread, and plenty more could be posted. I'm not in academia, I don't know what the difference ever was. My kids both have BA degrees in biology, from different colleges. I have no idea what the statement in "blue" means. Both degrees are 4 year, and both require certain general ed courses, and a certain number of courses in the major.
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