<p>Hi, it seems to be common knowledge that getting into engineering for a BS in computer science than arts and science for a BA in comp sci, but I can't find any evidence of this. (Statfinder shows that they are about the same.) Is one easier than the other to get into and does it matter which one you do?</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>Umm I don’t think either majors are impacted so you can get into either one. It shouldn’t affect admission chances?</p>
<p>B.S. curriculum requirements are more rigorous than B.A. requirements. You can compare graduation requirements here:
[BA</a> Computer Science | Computer Science and Engineering, University of California San Diego](<a href=“http://cse.ucsd.edu/node/242]BA”>Printing | Computer Science)
[BS</a> Computer Engineering Program | Computer Science and Engineering, University of California San Diego](<a href=“http://cse.ucsd.edu/node/241]BS”>Campus VPN | Computer Science)
I don’t know if employers look at the two degrees differently. My older sibling & friends most definitely prefer a B.S. over a B.A. in CS though.</p>
<p>thanks --I heard that engineering was harder to get into than arts, but maybe that’s wrong.</p>
<p>At UCSD your chances of getting into the university are not dependent on the major you pick. For other universities it’s different.</p>
<p>thanks! I didn’t realize that!</p>