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4 minute readIn this article, we’ll outline several careers to consider when you earn your sports business bachelor’s degree online from Oregon State University. We’ll also share insights from faculty members with the College of Business at Oregon State about what to look for in an online bachelor’s degree program. Read more »

Oregon State University student Elizabeth Blanton smiles at the camera while riding in a van with members of the Chilundika village in Zambia.

The map that began with a marker in Zambia: Oregon State student details community research project

5 minute readOne moment from the trip has stayed with me. Members of the Chilundika community gathered under the shade of a tree with a large sheet of paper spread across a wooden desk, passing colored markers from hand to hand as they began drawing their village from memory.

A bar chart showing the financial benefits of a college degree, based on April 2026 median yearly full-time earnings and educational attainment according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figures are $50,804 for high school diploma with no college; $59,176 for associate's degree or some college; $83,668 for bachelor's degree; and $103,064 for master's degree and higher.

How earning a degree impacts career earnings and value

2 minute readEarning a bachelor’s degree is a badge of honor. And it’s a game-changer in the job market. By earning your bachelor’s degree, you could earn as much as $1 million more than someone with a high school diploma over the course of a career.

Oregon State student Ali Lanenga stands in front of green hedges while smiling.

Stackable credentials make one Oregon State student’s journey to a master’s degree seem ‘doable’

3 minute readAli Lanenga completed a microcredential online with Oregon State, then a certificate — eventually building the confidence to pursue and complete a master’s degree. Her credentials were stackable, meaning every one she finished came with credits that could apply to the next program.

A student sits at a table while working on his laptop, a typical online learning environment

7 financial aid tips to help you apply

2 minute readLet’s be honest: Receiving financial aid can be the difference between earning your college degree and not being able to go back to school at all. That makes applying for financial aid a hugely important process, and we at Oregon State want to help you navigate it like a pro.

Oregon State University student Lily VanWingerden stands outdoors in a sandy coastal environment, with scattered grasses and shells nearby.

Six hours. One job shadow. Dozens of career paths.

4 minute readLily VanWingerden signed up for Oregon State University’s summer Job Shadow Program expecting a 30-minute Zoom call. Instead, she walked away from a full day of friendly virtual conversations that reshaped the way she thought about environmental sciences careers.

Screenshot of an online surveying simulation showing a total station aimed at a prism labeled 'Back Tangent Marker' in a grassy field with trees and buildings in the background.

Instructional multimedia assets transform online education at Oregon State

5 minute readInteractive multimedia tools and simulations — from virtual microscopes to interactive pollinator maps — help shape the learning experience, allowing students to explore, experiment and master concepts once considered too complex to teach online.

Mayra Radzinski smiles in a tomato "hoop house" wearing a yellow shirt with a denim jacket over the top.

A beginner’s guide to going back to school as an adult

8 minute readThis stage-by-stage process guide to going back to school as an adult covers everything from choosing a subject area and degree type through enrolling in your first class. You’ll come back to this piece time and again for its helpful links, explanations and deadline reminders.

A person in a white lab coat and blue gloves hold test tubes while standing in front of a machine. Another person in a white coat looks at that machine.

What can you do with an online chemical engineering degree?

3 minute readChemical engineers work on a wide range of projects — from designing new systems to improving existing processes — in industries that touch nearly every aspect of modern life. No matter your interests, there’s a path in chemical engineering where you can make a meaningful impact.

A student representative sits at a desk wearing a headset. A computer, phone and cups of water are visible.

Four ways to get answers about learning online at Oregon State

2 minute readKey resources you can use include scheduled phone calls, email conversations and webinars. You can also read educational articles and sign up for a series of informative email messages.

Jose Torres

The power of bringing honors online

5 minute readIn the winter of 2023, Jose Torres became the first Oregon State University student to complete an honors degree online. Ask him how he got here, and his story might surprise you. “Nobody in my family’s ever gone to college or university, so it wasn’t even in my mind. We’re all working class people, and so that was my thing,” he says.

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