Liberal studies
Earning a college degree that equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide variety of career paths is empowering. Having the ability to customize your degree plan to align with your interests makes it even more rewarding. When you enroll in Oregon State University’s online liberal studies bachelor’s program, you can design your own interdisciplinary major that is organized around a theme that matches your educational and career goals.
Gain a broad, well-rounded education that sharpens your ability to think critically, communicate effectively and approach problems from multiple perspectives. Whether you’re aiming to launch a career right after graduation or apply to graduate school, you’ll find doors open to a wide range of opportunities — from education, business and law to media, health care and the arts.
Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online liberal studies degree program
As a student in Oregon State’s online liberal studies 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 whose real-world experiences and support will help you make your mark.
- Writing
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Planning
- Organization
- Self-reflection
Program details
Develop an individualized liberal studies degree plan with the support of your academic advisor from a broad collection of courses within the College of Liberal Arts. While you have the flexibility and support to build a degree plan tailored to your academic, personal and professional goals, this is not a general studies program.
The online liberal studies program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Liberal Arts.
Degree requirements
A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate with your liberal studies degree, including:
- OSU’s Core Education
- B.A. or B.S. requirements
- College of Liberal Arts Core (for all majors in OSU's College of Liberal Arts)
- Major requirements: Liberal studies

Additional program features
Themes
Transfer credits
Pursue an honors degree online
Explore certificates and microcredentials
Careers related to liberal studies
The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online liberal studies degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. You’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and make an impact as a professional who has the wide-ranging skills 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 liberal studies. 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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