It's not that one is more popular than the other, it's just that each has a specific purpose, and scope as indicated below.
The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The Bachelor of Science degree (BS) is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
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∙ 14y agoIn college a BA is a bachelors degree of arts. A BS is a bachelors degree in science. Most students get a BA.
A BA is a bachelor of arts degree, a BS is a bachelor of science degree. Both take four years to earn.
It varies from school to school. Some schools also offer a BA which is a more general degree. BS in biology will be a more targeted degree. For example Saint Leo University in Florida offers a BS in biology while Florida Gulf Coast University offers a BA.
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A million more in their lifetime with a BA/BS.
It is a Bachelor of Science degree.
BA/BS
Yes. MAybe Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) required.
MBA stands for Masters of Business Administration. A BS degree (Bachlor of Science) or BA (Bachelor of Arts) are equally acceptable first degrees and should have no bearing on admissions decisions.
The BA and BS is a general degree category from which many specific programs of study fall.
A BA/BS is traditionally a 4 yr degree.
Yes, most people seeking an MBA will have a BA already (or a BS). It is a graduate degree, where as BA is an undergraduate degree. An MBA is a Master's degree (of Business Administration). A BA is a Bachelor of Arts degree. A BS is Bachelor of Science.