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BA vs BS

I started my BA in Physics this fall and I chose BA because it seemed more flexible and transfer credits from community college were larger, so it seemed like a better idea. However, I'm not too sure what the differences are with regards to career paths. I chose Physics primarily for its applicability across all kinds of industries, and I'm generally interested in learning Physics, but not too interested in extensive research. Grad school is an option, but preferably not in Physics directly, perhaps something multidisciplinary, I'm not sure yet. I really just want to get into a stable career that offers financial autonomy while learning something interesting in my education career. So, am I SOL with a BA? Or are the job opportunities similar to BS in Physics? I'd imagine BS looks more 'impressive' to employers, but I'm not entirely sure.

Posted Nov 28, 2025, 5:37 PM UTC

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