Glossary

Term Description
B.A. or B.S.

B.A. stands for "bachelor of arts," and B.S. stands for "bachelor of science." Both degrees can be earned at four-year colleges. Some colleges only grant B.A.s and others only grant B.S.s – it depends on the kinds of courses offered at the particular college.

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