How to refer to your degree status in your resume and cover letter

There is an answer to the question, "How do I write my degree?"

Capitalize and use the singular noun with its relevant prepositional phrase, like Associate in Arts or Bachelor of Science. This can be confusing, because the rule for an Associate's degree is different from the rule for any further degrees.

The correct standard form for general reference to these degrees is to use the possessive form of "bachelor" - meaning with the apostrophe and "s" - and to drop the caps, as in "She has her master's degree" or "He has a bachelor's in music."

Correct standard form when abbreviating is to capitalize the main component words and use periods: A.A., B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., etc. Note how these vary:  Ph.D., M.Ed., M.B.A. The first two abbreviate Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) and Education (Master of Education), whereas the third ones does not abbreviate any particular word, so stands alone: Master of Business Administration.

When referencing your degree and major, do not capitalize your major unless your major is in some subject that is a proper noun (like English or French etc.). Correct standard use would be: "I have a bachelor's degree in business accounting." A capitalized example would be: "I have a bachelor's degree in English."