<p>So, one of the schools I was accepted at has this program with Columbia, where you get a ba from the school in some subject, and then you go to Columbia for a bs. I was wondering if I go to this school and I decide to major in math, what exactly can you do with a ba in math? Can you still go to graduate school? I read that a lot of employers prefer a bs in math because it is more rigorous. However, right now I am pretty sure I want to go to graduate school after undergrad. I'm just not sure if I want to do it in math or engineering.</p>
<p>At my university there isn't really a huge difference. The differences within your major or minor curriculum aren't directly affected by BS and BA requirements. You can even get a BS in a field like History or English. But if you want to go to grad school in the liberal arts such as history, where one or two foreign languages is required, you would need to develop that independently if you were only getting the BS. </p>
<p>At my school, for the BA, you need to complete at least a 202 level foreign language, and the BS degree requires two additional math or science courses in addition to the general education requirements. But that's at my school, you would need to check yours for specifics.</p>
<p>Graduate schools look at the rigor of your curriculum in your major area, as well as your research experience if any.</p>
<p>a lot of (good) schools only offer a B.A. in math. </p>
<p>also, if you're applying to grad school, they'll look at the actual classes you take, not whether it's a B.S. or a B.A. as that's largely arbitrary.</p>