Agricultural sciences
Agriculture is the cornerstone of human civilization. It is the world’s largest industry, with countless ways to build a career with agriculture at its core. And by earning your agricultural sciences bachelor’s degree online from Oregon State University, you can acquire the knowledge that is needed to solve modern issues and make a difference in a field that truly impacts everyone.
Rooted in Oregon State’s 150-plus years of agricultural teaching expertise, this program blends innovation with the freedom to design your own degree experience. That makes it ideal for anyone — from experienced farmers and ranchers to students who are new to agriculture. You can customize your studies in subjects such as agriculture production, natural resources communications, agribusiness, world food crops, sustainability, extension services and more.
Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online agricultural sciences degree program
As a student in Oregon State’s online agricultural sciences degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world experience in the field.
- Ag safety and health
- Communicating ag to the public
- Environmental law, policy and economics
- Farm implements
- Engine theory and operation
- Organic farming
- Environmental biology
Program details
As an agricultural sciences major, you'll work with your academic advisor to create a detailed degree plan that gives you a strong knowledge base in the world of agriculture, aligns with your career goals and interests, and prepares you to be a leader in the industry.
The online agricultural sciences program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Degree requirements
A minimum of 180 quarter credits — at least 60 of which must be upper-division credits — are required to graduate with your degree in agricultural sciences, including:
- OSU's Baccalaureate Core (general education)
- Major requirements: Agricultural sciences
Additional program features
Transfer credits
Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.
Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.
Pursue an honors degree online
As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.
Explore certificates and microcredentials
You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.
Agricultural sciences careers
The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online agricultural sciences degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll hit the job market with the agricultural expertise that makes you a qualified candidate for careers in the field, an office or a lab setting.
Job market outlook
Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to agricultural sciences. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.
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