11/24/14 amk local

HAYS, Kans. -- Fort Hays State University has been recognized by OnlineU.org for offering some of the best-value online degrees in the nation.

OnlineU.org is dedicated to making higher education information more transparent. For 2015, it has recognized six individual FHSU online programs as best values and has ranked FHSU No. 5 overall.

FHSU ranked second in counseling, education and human resources; third in psychology; and fifth in business and nursing.

OnlineU.org ranks hundreds of higher learning education institutions based on their courses provided and the cost to obtain a degree.

"We were impressed with Fort Hays State University and their ability to continue to offer quality degrees at a reasonable price," said Kimberly Wetter, head of marketing at SR Education Group, creator of OnlineU.org.

OnlineU.org's main goal is to make online college information more accessible and transparent, while providing a free comprehensive guide, enabling students to compare online colleges in the United States. They are driven to assist people accomplish their education goals by providing an easy-to-use resource that is hard to find.

For more information, visit www.OnlineU.org.