text: what does a b.s stand for in a b.s degree?   okay, everybody answered the obvious one, but here are all (well most) of the collegiate degrees avaliable and their meanings: aa= associate of the arts as= associate of science ba= bachelor of arts bs= bachelor of science ma= master of the arts ms= master of the sciences mba= master of business administration mfa= master of fine arts mdiv= master of divinity med= master of education phd= doctor of philosophy jd= juris doctorate md= medical doctor dvm= doctor of vetrinary medicine