For physics/astronomy majors, what are the main differences between the BS and the BA degrees?
The BS in Physics and Astronomy is designed for students planning on graduate school and a career in astronomy. Therefore, BS students have more mathematics and physics requirements, and they continue to learn and apply higher-level mathematics throughout their program. The BA in Physics and Astronomy is ideal for those students with a serious interest in astronomy who would prefer a program containing fewer mathematics requirements, fewer physics/astronomy requirements, and more electives than the BS. The BA is well-suited to students preparing to enter medicine, dentistry, law, business, science writing, secondary school teaching and multidisciplinary fields of science.
