A national leader in online education
Oregon State University Ecampus is widely considered one of America's best providers of online education. In 2023, Oregon State’s online bachelor's programs were ranked No. 8 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, making it Ecampus' ninth straight year in the top 10. This consistent excellence is evidence of the quality OSU students receive when they learn online, and it's a reflection of OSU’s expertise in delivering the best learning experiences at a distance.
Why we're nationally ranked
Student support is our top priority
OSU students who learn online receive the highest level of support — and we have a national award to prove it. The Online Learner Support Certification from Quality Matters means we provide all of the services students need.
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High-quality online programs are our thing
Our prestige is all-encompassing
Countless organizations and publications have deemed Oregon State’s online education to be of the highest quality. The recognition applies to OSU Ecampus programs, learning experiences, faculty development and training, multimedia innovation and more. Here is a small sampling of those honors:
- OLC Innovate Award (online chemistry lab) – Online Learning Consortium
- Excellence in Faculty Development for Online Teaching – OLC
- Outstanding Online Program (fisheries and wildlife sciences) – OLC
- Creative Use of Technology – Eduventures
- WCET Outstanding Work Award – WCET
- Best Online Liberal Arts Colleges – College Choice
- Best Online College in Oregon – Value Colleges
- Best Accredited Online Colleges – EduRef
- Best Colleges for Non-Traditional Students – College Factual
- Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs – Best Value Schools
- Schools of Distinction – BestColleges.com
