B.A. vs B.S. | WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Should I Do a BA or a BS? | UCLA Anthropology Student Explains

What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.? In this video, I not only explain the difference between the two degrees, but I also dive into some of the pros and cons of both. At the end of the video, I also explain why I chose to do a B.A. or a B.S. Both are incredible options and I hope I can help someone out!!
Who am I? My name is Alivia Brown and I am currently an undergraduate Anthropology student at UCLA on a mission to find a career that I love. My major does not have a straight forward "path" as many would say and I am not only determined to prove that I can be successful in my major but also demonstrate my ability to find a career that brings me joy. This is my journey to expanding my global and anthropological knowledge. This is my journey to finding the best career I can. This is my journey to finding happiness. This is my journey to success.
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[@chesebro6745]

Oh my god this video is literally a godsend- exactly what I was looking for. I got accepted to ucla as a bs in anthropology but I applied basically everywhere else as a ba, and I think I want to switch now before the school year starts. Thanks so much! Will be checking out more of your channel

[@AliviaBrown]

Of course!! So happy I could help!

[@sannngie]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm a first gen. student and I don't really have anybody to talk to about this stuff. My counselors at school are very helpful but they can't always answer my anthro. questions. They try their best to provide resources for me or encourage me to do more research about my major / picking a transfer school... but I'm so scared to ask for help. Sometimes I don't even know what to ask! I love all your videos. They're very insightful and they've helped me a lot while I try to figure out this whole college thing. I was initially going to do a BS in anthro because I thought it would be better in the long run - like help me find better jobs. But thanks to you, its helped me realize that that's not the case! I was crying picking out all the math and science pre-recs. You helped me realize that a BA is the best choice for me

[@AliviaBrown]

This warms my heart so so much, I am beyond happy to hear this. If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask. Sending good luck your way!!

[@lillians.3187]

so true about the prereqs! i know folks in stem/b.s. who get to their third year and are just starting to learn what their major entails, and can't fit classes into their schedule that fit their interest and feel trapped

[@AliviaBrown]

Right?! It's hard because what happens if you get to your third year and realize that isn't what you actually want to do. I can't think of a better system but the one we have in place is also not ideal...

[@AlexRobles-tl4jd]

Applying to a college, and I didn't know what these meant. Thank you.

[@AliviaBrown]

This is so great to hear I’m so glad!

[@ellecampbell1417]

You actually gave away the secret at 2:33 :)

[@nhabib114]

I decided to do BA and BS both, BA in history and BS in mathematics. It's another thing that I dropped out. Now as I apply for readmission, University of Houston wants me to pick one major and finish, since I have taken forever. Listening to you, I definitely want to add Anthropology to what I want to study. I am only 71 years old. School is fun.

[@kellykapoor2]

omgg thanks a lot for making this video (:

[@AliviaBrown]

Of course! I hope it helped!

[@mohdayanjulaha5357]

Which degree will be better, for applied anthropology ba or bs

[@TessG9107]

Hi, just found your channel. I'm still not sure if I want to choose between a BS or a BA in Psychology but your video did help me on where to look next, which I'm guessing is the specific courses they would give me in each. I don't like physics either and I would love to have a minor in creative writing, but I'm worried about what I would miss in BS if I chose BA, considering if I still love psychology while learning it in Uni, I'd probably go into something to do with abnormal psych and I'm not sure which would help me in that. I'm hoping you or anyone with advice will see this. Thank you for this video, though. It was very informative.

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! First of all, I am so glad to hear this video was able to help you in some respect. Choosing between a BA and a BS can feel like an incredibly big decision (been there haha) but honestly as I'm looking back on it, both are great options! If you are looking to go PreMed or something in STEM research, I would absolutely recommend the BS. Otherwise, if you are interested in other paths, a BA should serve you just as well. This is only my opinion but I have no doubt you will figure it out with time. Best of luck!

[@TessG9107]

@@AliviaBrown THANK YOU SO MUCH, In case you see this again. What would you recommend for clinical psychology?

[@AliviaBrown]

Of course!! So happy to help! And once again, I truly think both would work for this! I personally would likely do a BA but this depends for every person

[@HasuniPrabodha]

I'm going to Psycology which i need to go i med school so wouldn't it be BA or Bs

[@codrinradetchi1877]

I clicked on this video because I want to study computer science. Cornell and Columbia offer cs degrees in both BA and BS. I don't know what I should choose

[@bribe4326]

IU Bloomington has a BA in Computer Science option! It actually happens to be what I got admitted for!

[@andrewgonzales1359]

Risk a social construction. I always advise people to take it in an educational setting, because it's where your risks don't matter as much.

[@haileyb.7620]

hi Alivia, thanks for the video! in your experience, what are the differences in job prospects between BS and BA degrees? I would guess that a BS is often more applicable to technical, potentially research fields in industry while a BA could be applied to communication or consulting or something along those lines. what do you think?

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! I would completely agree! I do think it depends quite a bit and more than anything will come down to your real-world work experience (ie internships, research experience, and summer jobs). Does this help?

[@haileyb.7620]

@@AliviaBrown yes that makes sense, I imagine it's case by case so thank you! I'll also look into the differences in credit requirements between both options at my school. for context I'm debating if I should do a BS or BA in geology!

[@AliviaBrown]

Oh wow, geology is really interesting! Yeah I would highly recommend reverse-engineering it in the sense that maybe you could look into jobs you find interesting first, then look into which degree type is best suited to get you there :)

[@tomholland949]

What’s a business administration degree called in uk

[@kianawilliams9082]

i dont know anymore. I want to take biology but theres a B.A. and a B.S .. and i love both so idk what i want to do anymore.

[@soniaescobedo8811]

I am passionate about Archeology. I applied for a BS without realizing there were two types. Should I change to BA? Which one corresponds to my passion of Archeology?

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi Sonia! I feel like because you like archaeology (and there are a lot of different paths to take with this major) it is truly up to you. Do you prefer STEM courses or Social Science courses? Both degrees should be great options regardless so my biggest recommendation is not putting too much pressure on yourself and this decision. I actually just released a video on Anthropology BA major requirements which goes through the expectations class by class. I know that is slightly more broad from archaeology but the video may be helpful. I also will be coming out with one about the BS on Sunday so maybe you can compare the two. I hope this helps with your decision, you got this! The video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqTTn6uupqx8bZY

[@serenad1359]

Hi, I’m a high schooler interested in getting a degree in Anthropology. I am really interested in the Biological Anthropology aspect in anthropology. I also plan to do premed. Do you recommend in me getting a B.A OR A B.S.?

[@AliviaBrown]

Hello! For this, I would 100% recommend doing the B.S. in Anthropology. You will get all the requirements for premed during the major while in a B.A., you would not.

[@heba740]

Hi, Thanks, Aivia, if a student is in BS and then transfers to another school as BA because is online and fast to graduate, does it effects a career?

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! This should not impact your ability to get a career at all! The main difference is just considering what kinds of jobs will be available to you depending on if you have a BA or a BS

[@jenziezane8488]

There are some colleges that offers a BA in computer science or engineering. It’s interesting and I was shocked.

[@AliviaBrown]

No way!! That is so interesting! The more ya know...

[@btsbloodsweatandtears4021]

That’s why I’m here my uni offers a BA in CS but I’m not sure which to choose. Both are the same courses except for physics and calc2

[@jerikacollado2376]

Hi, I'm an incoming freshman this year would BS anthropology be a good pre med? Btw thank you for your video it really is a big help

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! Yes, a lot of people to an anthro BS for premed :) Of course!

[@elizahmojica8563]

Hmm, I am a psych major and I know i am more skilled in the areas that qualify as a BA, and I enjoy it to an extent. But I want to lean toward a BS because of the jobs that i want in the future, though im not so good at math and other areas related :[ Help ahhh!

[@foreverlistening]

Hey! What did you decide and how's it going? I'm in the similar situation now...not sure whether I should do a ba or a bsc

[@Essentials4]

I actually clicked on this video because I’m deciding between computer science ba or bs😂💁🏽‍♂️

[@AliviaBrown]

No way! I've gotten so many comments since making this video about how you can do a BA in computer science and think it needs to be updated 😂

[@adalinn]

First 🥇 💖💖

[@AliviaBrown]

whoohoo!

[@murlidharmehetre]

Can I do masters in anthropology with an computer applications degree in my undergrad ??

[@AliviaBrown]

Yes absolutely! It is incredibly common actually for people to get their masters in something that is completely different from your undergraduate degree!

[@chandrikahemakasenalrankot8812]

Hi, Alivia I was wondering, if you major in society and culture in your B. A degree, does it go under Anthropology?

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! For anthropology, your degree will not state what your focus was. So mine only says "anthropology"

[@chandrikahemakasenalrankot8812]

@@AliviaBrown Thank you for your kind reply.

[@geminitvpham9425]

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do

[@m.awaisraza5051]

I'm pursuing BS

[@okay8877]

I’m interested in sociology, specifically, politics, history, culture and ethnicity. Does this mean a Ba Sociology is a better option ? I don’t like science…

[@AliviaBrown]

Sociology or anthropology BAs would be great!

[@franzo.8953]

Is BA&Sc a better option than just focusing on one?

[@AliviaBrown]

Most people tend to choose either a BA or a BS not both. But if you did want to do it, the main way to do it is to double major

[@cheatcode9974]

There is, I just found out recently

[@AliviaBrown]

Yes!

[@almamayorquin3012]

I am want to be a teacher but instructor in computers, should I get a BS or BA any advice?

[@AliviaBrown]

Hello! In your case, I would recommend a BS! Usually this is the route computer science individuals take. However, if you do not like it, it is likely easy to switch back into the BA :)

[@almamayorquin3012]

Alivia Brown thank you for responding back I definitely going to take your advice!

[@AliviaBrown]

@@almamayorquin3012 Aw of course, good luck!!

[@idsoftwaretechnologies3217]

actually, there is a BA in Computer science in Cornell uni

[@AliviaBrown]

That's what I keep hearing! Thank you!

[@damonmartin1572]

Fun fact: Cambridge gives BA Computer Science but MEng students who apply as undergrads. Traditionally there was no distinction between the arts and sciences but unofficially i think they just want their students to do the integrated masters when the rest of the UK is normal 😂

[@tomholland949]

Why won’t there BBA ??

[@albinorhino1575]

you can get a b.a. in computer science thats what brought me here

[@AliviaBrown]

That's what people have been telling me, so interesting!

[@kleefbellevue1014]

Harvard University only has BA in computer science

[@AliviaBrown]

Yes! I've learned that since filming this!

[@arhemzaim4259]

Hi i want to learn online English from u

[@nickdavis1528]

Yes you can major in computer science ba.

[@AliviaBrown]

So I have now learned!

[@allaboutchrist4813]

I’m going into psychiatry which I need to go to med school so wouldn’t it be BS? Or BA

[@AliviaBrown]

A BS!

[@JoemcFlo]

University of Colorado has the option for Computer Science BA/BS so yea. Lol

[@first9299]

You 100% can do a BA in computer science. You need to do your research. Usually this contains the same core CS classes but doesn't require lab sciences and has less math requirements opening up more room for students to take humanities coursework.

[@huizylove]

Yes that's an option. That's the reason I clicked on the video because I'm not sure what is more convenient. My advisor was a bit confuse and said that BS requires 2 more years when transferring with an Associate of applied science and I don't know how true this will be

[@first9299]

@@huizylove speak to the chair of the CS program directly. Ask what the differences are between the BS and the BA. See how much overlaps(usually all or nearly all CS core) and what the differences in coursework are. Look at the course catalog for computer science courses at your college and decide what you want to take after the reading the descriptions and forming a degree plan in a spreadsheet to ensure you meet all requirements for graduation at your desired time(you dont want to end up realizing you will need to graduate later than expected at the last minute.) The chair will be be impressed if you make a semester by semester plan in excel or google sheets that lists course name and amount of credits per course.

[@huizylove]

@@first9299 are you going to school in this field?

[@hayden_walton]

I am literally here wondering about a BA in Computer Science vs a BS in Computer Science😅😬🤬🥵💀😂

[@AliviaBrown]

Omg what are the odds?! I think it depends a lot on what you want to do with a degree in computer science, right?

[@hayden_walton]

@@AliviaBrown not really, from other stuff I’ve found it seems to be different at every school, but I am gonna switch to a BA so I can get out of real science classes cuz I hate Chemistry, and Bio. And currently have no idea what is going on in Chemistry.

[@AliviaBrown]

@@hayden_walton Honestly that sounds like the best option! If you don’t like the classes then the BS definitely not right. That’s part of why I chose to do a BA as well :) Good luck!!

[@hayden_walton]

@@AliviaBrown thank you!

[@michaelcortinas6993]

There is BAs in Computer Science in manuel different colleges!

[@AliviaBrown]

People keep telling me this! I think that's so cool! The more you know ahahah

[@BanjoZZZ]

Did you tear up the campus in support of Palestine last week LOL

[@Eric_Casteel]

If you are getting a degree in Anthropology you have a lot more issues then if its a BA or BS.