Take your education to the next level with one of our advanced degrees, or broaden your skill set by completing a graduate certificate. Graduate program requirements, deadlines, and application processes can be found at the Office of Graduate Education.
Agricultural Education
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.I.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Agricultural Education degree is a graduate degree and licensure program with the primary mission to prepare qualified agricultural educators for a variety of roles in education and agriculture. The department provides a primary source of teachers of agriculture and offers service and leadership to the teaching profession.
The...
Animal Sciences
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Students have a unique opportunity to major in Animal Sciences or Rangeland Sciences. As a land grant university, Oregon State has a distinguished history of leading the way in research-based knowledge through experimentation and education. In addition to campuses in Corvallis, Bend, and Newport, OSU has faculty and specialists in every...
Applied Economics
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Our highly-ranked Applied Economics degrees train students in advanced economic theory and quantitative economic analysis methods. The program emphasizes economic applications to real-world settings and cross-disciplinary collaborations regarding the economics of the environment, resources, development, and agriculture.
The close...
Biological & Ecological Engineering
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Master of Engineering (MENG)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The graduate program in Biological & Ecological Engineering deals with diverse issues in the design and analysis of a wide range of biological, ecological and hydrologic systems. Focus areas are in bioprocessing, include agricultural, biological, ecological biosystems analysis and water resource engineering and /watershed analysis.
...Botany and Plant Pathology
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology offers graduate programs in the following areas of concentration: ecology, genetics, genomics and computational biology, molecular and cellular biology, mycology, plant pathology, host-microbe interactions ,plant physiology, and systematics. Our students learn about plants at all levels of...
College and University Teaching
- Graduate Certificate
Reach the next level in higher ed instruction. Oregon State University's online Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching is designed for individuals who want to develop or enhance their instructional and facilitation skills in higher education and related settings.
Crop Science
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Department of Crop and Soil Science has a dynamic research community, bolstered by our graduate students, dedicated to using innovative methods to expand our basic and applied knowledge of field crops, cropping systems, soils, agricultural watersheds, and crop-related entomology. Many academic disciplines are represented; crop physiology...
Environmental Management
- Graduate Certificate
Design a future that's built on sustainability. Businesses, industry, nonprofit and government agencies have an urgent need for individuals who can help them develop, implement and monitor environmental strategies for more sustainable development.
Environmental Sciences
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Professional Science Master (PSM)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Join the new wave of environmental leaders. Oregon State University is known for its expertise in delivering interdisciplinary education in environmental sciences, with a track record of producing graduates on the leading edge of research as well as environmentalists with strong business acumen.
No matter which career pathway...
Fisheries & Wildlife Administration
- Professional Science Master (PSM)
We educate our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation. Our faculty and students focus on a wide variety of topics from genes to human-ecological systems to coastal sciences. We are at the...
Fisheries Management
- Graduate Certificate
We educate our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation. Our faculty and students focus on a wide variety of topics from genes to human-ecological systems to coastal sciences. We are at the...
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.I.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
We educate our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation. Our faculty and students focus on a wide variety of topics from genes to human-ecological systems to coastal sciences. We are at the...
Food Science and Technology
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Department of Food Science and Technology offers graduate programs leading toward the Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. A variety of research specializations are available covering the chemical, physical, microbiological, and sensory properties of foods.
Horticulture
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Department of Horticulture offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The MS and PhD degrees culminate in original research reported in a thesis and are often pursued by students interested in research related careers, or who are seeking direct training in research methods. The...
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.I.S.)
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) degree program is designed to permit students to formulate programs that integrate work from three separate disciplines. Breadth of study is important in designing the program. A research paper or thesis offers the opportunity to integrate the three disciplines.
Leading and Creating Change
- Graduate Certificate
In a society faced with challenges both local and far-reaching, there is a need for leaders who excel at initiating and managing sustainable, community-focused transformation. By earning a Graduate Certificate in Leading and Creating Change online with Oregon State University, you can develop professional leadership skills...
Marine Mammal Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate
The Marine Mammal Graduate Certificate represents a transdisciplinary approach to marine mammalogy through the study of the stewardship of our oceans. The certificate represents an approach to curriculum integration which dissolves boundaries between conventional disciplines and organizes teaching and learning around the construction of...
Microbiology
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The OSU Microbiology department offers a multidisciplinary graduate training program that encompasses field microbiology, pathogenic microbiology, cellular biology, and quantitative genome science. Research strengths within the department include aquatic animal disease (including coral reef health), genome evolution, microbiome science, and...
Natural Resources
- Master of Science (M.S.)
Solutions for complex issues. The Oregon State University Master of Natural Resources program is an interdisciplinary program designed for natural resources professionals. This 45-credit MNR program is delivered entirely online through Oregon State Ecampus – a nationally ranked provider of distance education.
Organic Agriculture
- Graduate Certificate
The Department of Crop and Soil Science has a dynamic research community, bolstered by our graduate students, dedicated to using innovative methods to expand our basic and applied knowledge of field crops, cropping systems, soils, agricultural watersheds, and crop-related entomology. Many academic disciplines are represented; crop physiology...
Rangeland Ecology and Management
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Students have a unique opportunity to major in Animal Sciences or Rangeland Sciences. As a land grant university, Oregon State has a distinguished history of leading the way in research-based knowledge through experimentation and education. In addition to campuses in Corvallis, Bend, and Newport, OSU has faculty and specialists in every...
Soil Science
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Department of Crop and Soil Science has a dynamic research community, bolstered by our graduate students, dedicated to using innovative methods to expand our basic and applied knowledge of field crops, cropping systems, soils, agricultural watersheds, and crop-related entomology. Many academic disciplines are represented; crop physiology...
Toxicology
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Graduate Certificate
Graduate programs in the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology provide comprehensive course work and training to prepare prospective toxicologist and environmental health scientists for careers in academia, government, and industry.
Our integrated curriculum, combining both the biological and physical sciences, offers...
Water Resource Engineering
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Graduate Certificate
A career in water resource engineering can be varied, exciting, and rewarding. A water resource engineer may manage the clean water supply chain entering into a household, or observe and analyze the wastewater leaving for infectious diseases, such as Covid-19. They may test the temperatures of water in creeks and rivers to ensure healthy...
Water Resources Policy and Management
- Master of Science (M.S.)
Water Resources Policy and Management (WRPM) students who enroll in this degree program will be trained to undertake careers in managing water resources and in guiding or making water resource policy decisions.
Water Resources Science
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
A graduate major in Water Resources Science for master of science and doctor of philosophy degree programs is offered with specialization in hydrology or geochemistry. Seminars, readings, and conferences are offered by the Water Resources Graduate Program.
The graduate major options are structured around courses designed to broaden...
Wildlife Management
- Graduate Certificate
We educate our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation. Our faculty and students focus on a wide variety of topics from genes to human-ecological systems to coastal sciences. We are at the...