Is a Berkeley Physics Degree Better Than SAC State for Northern California?

  • Context: Programs 
  • Thread starter Thread starter Fuzzy Static
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Berkeley Degree State
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the comparative value of obtaining a physics degree from UC Berkeley versus Sacramento State University (SAC State) for employment opportunities in Northern California. It explores the implications of degree types (B.A. vs. B.S.) and their perceived significance in the job market.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether a B.S. in Physics from Berkeley offers better opportunities than a B.S. from SAC State specifically for Northern California.
  • Another participant notes that UC Berkeley offers a B.A. in physics or astrophysics, while SAC State provides a B.S. in physics, but Berkeley also has a B.S. in engineering physics.
  • Several participants argue that the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. is trivial, citing examples of prestigious institutions like MIT and Harvard that award B.A. degrees in certain fields.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the significance of the degree type (B.A. vs. B.S.) and its impact on job prospects, indicating a lack of consensus on the matter.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions regarding the job market's perception of degree types and the specific opportunities available in Northern California.

Fuzzy Static
Messages
5
Reaction score
0
I'm just curious if there really a better opportunity if I get a BS degree in Physics from Berkeley instead of SAC State if I only wanted to work and live in the Northern California.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
The difference between a BA and BS is trivial. For example, some huge name school like MIT or Harvard only gives BA's. Some community colleges give BS's.
 
Pengwuino said:
The difference between a BA and BS is trivial. For example, some huge name school like MIT or Harvard only gives BA's. Some community colleges give BS's.

Thanks Pengwuino, that was going to my second question after reading the first reply.
 
Pengwuino said:
The difference between a BA and BS is trivial. For example, some huge name school like MIT or Harvard only gives BA's. Some community colleges give BS's.

MIT gives BSc. or BEng for nearly every (I think it is actually for all but am taking the conservative wording) course if you major in Literature you graduate with a BSc. in Literature.
 

Similar threads

Programs BA or BS in Physics: Why Does Berkeley Only Offer a BA?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Choosing between unis—UC Berkeley, Cornell
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
Schools UBC, Berkeley, or UCLA, for undergrad?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
5K
Schools Is there a good school to pursue a BS in Math (Online) degree?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Schools Help with shortlisting graduate programs in HEP-PH/TH
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
Schools Choosing between UC Berkeley and Caltech - Math
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
5K
Schools Question About Relevance of a HBSc degree at UofT Compared to US Universities
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
5K
Other Do I need a physics degree to get into a physics graduate program?
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
4K
Which degree should I take?
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
Schools Elite School vs. Perfect Overseas Undergrad Research Opportunity
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K