If the courses are the same, which is better, a BS or a BA in math and cs?

College Majors Math/Computer Science Majors
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<p>I am a rising freshman at university of richmond and my current plan is to triple major in math, cs, and music (BA). The requirements for a BS in math is 4 additional semesters of 300-level CS and the requirements for a BS in CS are 4 additional semesters of 300-level math, in addition to the BA requirements. As a double major in both, I will be taking those classes anyways, so there is no extra coursework to get a BS in both. Which one looks better? My dad is a software engineer and says I should do the BSs, I just wanted to get others opinions too. I am interested in possibly going to grad school for cryptography/cryptanalysis (don't know how many schools offer it). </p>

<p>P.S. Don't comment on the triple major... I've made my 4-year plan and it fits. I won't declare the majors until my sophomore year, but I also may drop one of the majors.</p>

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<p>BS will look a little better to most people.</p>

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<p>BS makes you look more academically capable. Not saying it really means anything, but BS is generally viewed as a more difficult track.</p>

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<p>Years ago, BS has more respect. Nowadays, I don’t know, UCB has BA CS and it’s technically the same as BS EECS except the EE part.</p>

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<p>More and more BA programs are starting to look like BS programs with the option to take foreign language. In some programs the BA allows more flexibility with Math/CS electives. As for a Math degree, the B.S. version usually means more Real Analysis and if one plans on doing Applied Math or CS-option…who cares about and extra semester of the Rudin book.</p>