<p>The difference very simply is the percentage of degree requirements within the major.</p>
<p>As a liberal arts degree, a BA in anthro would have fewer required credits in the major concentration and more liberal arts requirements than the BS. The BS would have a range of 55-75% of total credits within the major field, fewer liberal arts requirements, and fewer still electives to fulfill.</p>
<p>The key to understanding the differences is to study the degree requirements for each designation at the schools you’re considering. The BA/BA often is a bit “easier” in terms of time than a BA/BS or BS/BS combo. </p>
<p>While dealing with music degrees, this thread <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/991007-difference-between-bachelor-music-bach-arts.html?highlight=bachelor[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/991007-difference-between-bachelor-music-bach-arts.html?highlight=bachelor</a> has more background and detail. For information, the BM is for all intents and purposes akin to a BS in the depth of requirements.</p>