capitalization of academic degrees
When the name of a degree takes a capital.
Lowercase the general name: a bachelor’s degree, a master’s in history, a doctorate. Capitalize the formal degree name: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science, B.A., Ph.D. Do not write a Bachelor’s Degree as a generic.
Examples
Use She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
Use She earned a Bachelor of Science.
Avoid She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry.