In what order do you list your multiple degrees- eg BS MS Ph.D?

Answer 1

You list accomplishments from least to highest, unless they are in the same field. For multiple degrees in the same field, the terminal degree is the only one listed.

For example: A) Joe Smith obtained her BA in Psychology, than an MS in Psychology, followed by a PhD in Psychology. His entry would be: Joe Smith, PhD

B) Jane Smith obtained a BA in Psychology, an MBA in Business and an MS in Psychology, and a PhD in Psychology. Her listing would be: Jane Smith, MBA, PhD

Some rules about least to highest: an academic degree (e.g. MS or MA, PhD) is higher than a practical degree (e.g. MBA is listed before MS).

Finally, (I believe this is correct), any licenses held are at the end (A registered nurse who maintains a license to practice and holds a PhD would list PhD, RN).

I'm not sure how this works with an MD, which is technically a practical degree but is also a license to practice...perhaps that's why it's so common to see it both ways.

The previous entry stated:

It is generally accepted that one lists accomplishments from least to highest. Thus BA, BS, MA, PhD.

Answer 2

First to last. However, it is not considered appropriate to list degrees achieved at the undergraduate level.

Answer 3

It goes from lowest to highest. BS, MS, PhD.