I'm wondering about the academic qualifications at the Naval Academy. When you graduate, do you receive a bachelor's degree, and what majors are available?
Indeed, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree to its graduates, regardless of their major. The curriculum is designed to blend a solid foundation in the sciences and engineering with an extensive liberal arts education.
The USNA provides a wide array of 26 different major options, with a range of disciplines to suit various interests. These majors are cover fields such as engineering and weapons, math and sciences, and humanities and social sciences.
Some examples of offered majors include Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Data Science, English, History, Nuclear Engineering, and Oceanography, to name a few. So not only do you get a bachelor's degree after graduation, but you also cultivate a robust academic base that can be beneficial if you decide to pursue a career in or outside the military later on. The variety of majors also allows you to align your academic pursuits with your professional goals and interests.
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