MS vs MA Degree: What's The Difference?

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Hi,

I got accepted at a Master of Arts (MA) journalism program, but also at a Master of Science (MS) journalism program.

Does anyone have good insight on the difference between the two degrees and what that might mean for jobs/career

I got into Boston University’s MS Journalism, as well as both Northeastern University’s and Emerson College’s MA Journalism programs.

Thanks!

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Generally speaking, MS vs. MA across different universities doesn’t really matter. Typically, that’s just the credential the school is authorized to grant, and that could be for a variety of historical and administrative reasons. Consider the school’s academic and career/professional development offerings first; you don’t really have to worry about the exact letters.