BA vs. BS in Computer Science?

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<p>Hello. I know you've gotten this question many times before, but I really need some help on this. I plan on going to Wayne State University (in Detroit, Michigan) and I wanted to enter into a Computer Science major track. However, I'm still confused as to the difference between a BA in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science; on the website, the only difference was that two of the CS courses in the BA major were traded for two extra math classes in the BS major. My main concern is that I'm not completely sure I want to have Computer Science as my major (even though it's still one of my top choices, I can't really see myself sitting in front of a desk typing at a keyboard as much anymore), and I wanted to take some elective courses in another major track, like a music theory course or psychology or something along those lines. So, again, what's the difference between the two? And, as far as the extra elective classes I want to take, what should I do about that?</p>

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<p>For technical fields, you usually want to go with the BS. BS is seen as the more “technical” degree. If you intend go with CS past undergrad (either in grad school or in employment), you’ll be much better off with a BS. I’ve seen job listings where the employers actually require you to have a BS in CS to even apply at all.</p>

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<p>When in Rome, do as the Romans do.</p>

<p>Go to your college’s computer science web page, and then look at the type of bachelor’s degree each faculty member you respect has. Tally up the score. </p>

<p>Repeat, but this time, do it for the deadweight instructors in computer science.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the info. So, even if there isn’t much of a difference between the BA and the BS, I should still do the BS?</p>

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<p>Ceteris paribus, do the BS.</p>

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<p>OK then. Also, what kinds of careers could I get with a BS in Comp. Sci. and a B.A or minor in Music/Music Composition?</p>

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<p>For Computer Science…do the B.S. </p>

<p>Now if you were talking Math major then (depending on the courses required/electives), I can see some cases of doing a B.A.</p>