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5 minute read At Oregon State Ecampus, we've devoted 20+ years to infusing every online course with the level of quality you deserve. But what do we mean by “quality”? It’s an important question to ask (and answer), so here are five specific things to look for as you evaluate the quality of an institution’s online learning experience. Read more »

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Actor Beau Mirchoff follows his ‘love of science,’ earns an Oregon State degree online

4 minute read In his own words, actor Beau Mirchoff discusses his experience pursuing an environmental sciences bachelor’s degree online from Oregon State University — including lessons learned and some pearls of wisdom.

Ecampus psychology graduate, Karen Baek sits at a table, working at her laptop.

What can you do with a psychology degree?

4 minute read Explore career options for a psychology bachelor’s degree. The “Swiss Army Knife of degrees,” the number of options available to psychology graduates might surprise you.

A woman sits on a bench outside and works on a smart tablet, completing an online application.

When is the best time to submit your application?

3 minute read It’s never too late to continue your educational journey and earn your degree online. At Oregon State Ecampus, we’ve had students graduate at age 24, age 74 and every age in between. Time is on your side, and as you consider applying to learn online with OSU, we want to offer you some sage advice so it remains that way.

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What resources are available to online learners?

6 minute read Whether you’re just starting to consider earning a degree online from Oregon State University or you’ve been taking classes for a couple of years, you may be surprised to find out about all of the resources available to OSU’s online learners. Check it out!

A bar chart showing the financial benefits of a college degree, based on July 2024 median yearly full-time earnings and educational attainment according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figures are $47,632 for high school diploma with no college; $54,964 for associate's degree or some college; $80,132 for bachelor's degree; and $98,644 for master's degree and higher.

How earning a degree impacts career earnings and value

2 minute read Earning 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.

Yvette Gibson uses binoculars to look on over a herd of cattle on range land.

Behind the scenes with Yvette Gibson, rangeland sciences instructor

5 minute read They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but Yvette Gibson has ignored that expression for years. She’s simultaneously “loquacious and a complete introvert.” She has a steady job but is not bound by time or place. And she also has the unique ability to give advice on how to thrive as Behind the scenes with Yvette Gibson, rangeland sciences instructor

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Engineering master’s degree is a long time coming, and employer tuition benefits helped

2 minute read “Had I enrolled in a traditional in-person program, I would not have achieved the success that I now enjoy. The flexibility of Oregon State’s online program allowed me to achieve honors in the engineering management program and now graduate with my master’s degree.” — Tim Edwards, OSU graduate

Mary Tunstall smiling for a photo under the sun in front of green leafy trees and bushes.

How this data analytics grad excels in everything remote

4 minute read Mary Tunstall shares how she embarked on her graduate degree in data analytics the only way she knew how: By facing it head on, just as she did as a whitewater raft guide in West Virginia. Mary didn’t let intense rapids stand in her way, and she wouldn’t let challenging coursework slow her down either.

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Explore 3 online degrees focused on animal science and conservation

3 minute read Oregon State offers several bachelor’s programs in conservation and animal sciences that you can earn online. Learn what makes each unique and the different skills you’ll gain.

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Meet the humanitarian engineering certificate

3 minute read Explore the humanitarian engineering certificate, and learn how it can make an engineering degree in any field impact communities, businesses and our shared environment.

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