<p>Essentially yes, a single major + GEs is usually less than the 128 units required for a degree (engineering is a notable exception), therefore you must either complete elective units to meet that requirement or add a minor/major/etc (or another case would be someone pre-health majoring in an entirely different area) to meet the total unit requirement. AP credits are essentially “pre-completion” of elective units and therefore you can complete a degree faster. </p>
<p>So I think you can look at it 3 ways and determine which would be more beneficial for YOU…
You could complete a single major in 3 years, save $$$ and time, start working earlier and gain 1 extra year of work experience which MAY allow you to advance faster/higher/etc in your chosen career path</p>
<p>OR </p>
<p>You could complete a double major in 4 years, spend extra money and time but that double major MAY allow you to get a “better” job initially which MAY allow you to reach whatever goals you have faster/easier/etc</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>You could do a single major in 4 years, explore something else maybe, add a minor which would be the same as the first option essentially just delayed 1 year</p>
<p>Of course, these are all hypothetical and I can’t say for sure what impact what will have on you in the future but it is something to think about from many perspectives.</p>