Applied humanities

B.A. or B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$384 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
per credit
4
start terms/year

If your academic journey is still in progress, you’re not alone: Nearly 40 million adult learners in the United States have some college experience but no degree. That’s why Oregon State University delivers a B.A./B.S. in Applied Humanities degree program online, designed to give students like you a flexible and affordable pathway to complete your degree.

Not only that, but this program will also provide you with knowledge and skills that are valuable in any workplace setting thanks to career-focused courses.

Pay zero tuition for your final 12 credits

For this degree only, as long as you remain in good academic standing, you’ll pay zero tuition for the last 12 Ecampus credits that you need to complete your applied humanities degree online with Oregon State.

This zero-tuition benefit can be applied to any 12 Ecampus credits (e.g., elective courses), not just those in the applied humanities program. Review the scholarship eligibility details listed below for more information.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online applied humanities degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online applied humanities 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.

  • Writing
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Advertising
  • Indigenous philosophies
  • Scientific reasoning
  • Humanitarian perspectives

Program details

With an emphasis on critical thinking and writing as they apply to the modern workplace, the required courses in Oregon State’s online applied humanities bachelor’s program will equip you with practical knowledge and abilities that are useful in any situation.

The online applied humanities program is delivered online in partnership with Oregon State’s College of Liberal Arts.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate with your degree in applied humanities, including::

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Additional program features

Applied humanities careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online applied humanities degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and make your mark as a professional who has the skills that employers need most.

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 applied humanities. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.