While you’re bound to see some abbreviations in class, the academic world is full of shortened words even outside the lecture hall. Some of the most common abbreviations in academics are tied to the type of degree that you’re aiming for, including:

• BA – Bachelor of Arts
• BS – Bachelor of Science
• MA – Master of Arts
• MBA – Master of Business Administration
• MFA – Master of Fine Arts
• M. Phil or MPhil – Master of Philosophy
• JD – Juris Doctor
• DC – Doctor of Chiropractic
• PhD, Ph.D, DPhil – Doctor of Philosophy

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