<p>Hello everyone,
I am a very confused high school student who is beginning his college application process to universities. I am applying as a computer science major, and recently discovered that there are actually two different types of obtainable degrees: One as a Bachelor of Arts and one as a Bachelor of Science. Now I know that traditionally a BA involves less courses and usually allows one to double major or minor in something else. Although I do plan on minoring in Political Science, I believe that I could handle the coursework for both a Computer Science BS major. Earning a degree as a BA would be easier, and might allow me to minor in something else, or even change my minor to a double major. However, what I would like to know is if this will have any future job implications? Is a BA degree in Computer Science worth less than a BS degree in the real world?</p>
<p>Depends on the college, the different degrees’ course and curriculum content, and what employers know or believe about the differences.</p>
<p>In some niche areas (e.g. patent law), it may matter if one is ABET accredited and the other is not.</p>
<p>Around here, it does not really make a difference in general for computer software jobs, but the main producer of BA degrees in CS around here is one of CS’ “big four” schools.</p>