Chance me for CSE

JBStillFlying
Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:14:59 +0000

I think a lot depends on what you plan to do with the major. The liberal arts degree can be more writing-intensive while the BS can be more math/science-intensive. While the BS is highly technical and specialized, they do recommend that you specialized a bit for the BA as well. And both degrees offer classes from the same CS dept.

Here is a great explanation of the difference between the two degrees. The BA might be better suited for someone who is not exactly sure what they are doing in CS; however, the advantage of starting in CSE is that if it’s not a great fit, it’s MUCH easier to transfer into CLA than to do the reverse.

https://www.cs.umn.edu/academics/undergraduate/guide/degree-programs/cs-major/which-degree

Employers are looking very well-trained and smart graduates. A LOT of elite schools offer just the BA so I wouldn’t worry about the specific degree too much. As long as you take the courses you need for the job or course of grad study you plan on pursuing once you are out of college, you should be good!