Credits required
180 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$366 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.‡
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4 per year
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B.S. Environmental Sciences – Online

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Careers

Oregon State's environmental sciences online bachelor's degree program is flexible to allow you to pursue a wide range of career goals based on your interests. 

This degree program is a great stepping stone toward graduate work such as master and doctorate programs in various fields, teacher licensure and law school.

Orman Morton

Orman Morton III changed his life by earning an environmental sciences degree online and landing a job restoring wetlands in the Baltimore area. See story and video »

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

Career services

For further information about job outlooks within this field, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics “green” job data. Explore career and other resources specifically tailored to environmental sciences majors on Oregon State's Career Development website.

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Important dates

Winter term starts
Jan. 6, 2025
Spring term starts
March 31, 2025

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