Is there a huge difference in obtaining a BA in computer science compared to a BS?

I know the technical difference (arts vs science) but is there a true difference when the degree is completed, will it affect ability to get a job? I currently work full time and need to do an online school to be able to have enough time to complete my degree, and the college I d be interested in completing my bachelors from only offers computer science in a BA, no BS. So is this okay to go for? I want to get my CISSP cert after I get a degree and work in securtiy, will getting a BA prohibit this? thank you.

?2017-07-25T21:51:46Z

My 20 year old son is a junior CS major at NMSU. It offers both the BA and BS degrees in his field. But only the BS degree is ABET accredited. It requires more math and science.

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AuthorBrendaWinters2017-07-25T20:10:58Z

Yes, a B.S. means you will have to learn more technical things so that means, it will be easier for you to get a job.

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eri2017-07-25T13:35:37Z

Some schools only offer a BA, no matter how much math and science you take. If the school offers both a BS and a BA, do the BS. If they only offer the BA, then that's fine. It helps if they are accredited for computer science, though. And that's usually a BS.

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Damien2017-07-25T02:05:25Z

Look at your degree plan. When you interview for a job, just highlight the courses that are relevant to them. BA / BS option might have different courses to take.

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Michael2017-07-25T01:25:23Z

no

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