04/09/18
HAYS, Kan. – Programs offered through the Fort Hays State University Virtual College received four recognitions, including a No. 1 ranking, in March from various agencies as among the best and most affordable online programs offered by U.S. colleges and universities.

BestValueSchools.org
No. 1, Best Colleges in Kansas 2018
BestValueSchools cited FHSU’s affordability, enrollment and graduation rate as primary reasons for naming it the No. 1 college in the state of Kansas.

“With one of the lowest tuition rates in the nation, students love the affordability, convenience, and flexibility of FHSU’s online programs,” said BestValueSchools. “The professors at the university make themselves available through many forms of communication for students to reach them to answer questions and give extra help.”

More than 40 degrees at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s levels are available through the Virtual College. All online degree programs are fully accredited, affordable, and utilize the latest in learning technology.

“Whether you want a degree, professional certification, or simply the pleasure of exploring a new subject, we're ready to help you. We offer a comprehensive menu of online student services including tutoring, personal advising and other support services to help ensure your success,” says the FHSU website.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2GVZRLJ.

BestCollegeReviews.org
No. 6, The 25 Most Affordable Colleges Online for 2018
Affordability, financial-aid availability, and diverse degree options earned FHSU the No. 6 spot on BestCollegeReviews’ list of the most affordable online colleges.

“FHSU’s affordable online school is a student-centered education that works with individual career goals,” said BestCollegeReviews.

FHSU offers more than 40 degree options at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s levels through the Virtual College.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2EqugMQ.

Master-Of-Finance.org
No. 6, 50 Best Online Master of Finance Degree Programs 2018
FHSU’s Master of Business Administration in finance earned the attention of Master-Of-Finance, which named it the sixth best MBA in finance program in the country.

The MBA requires courses in money, banking, financial institutions and international finance. FHSU graduates have gone to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Koch Industries, International Business Machines Corporation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and General Electric.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2be0u2A.

OnlineU.org
No. 2, 2018 Most Affordable Online College for Sociology Degrees
FHSU’s affordability earned it the No. 2 spot on OnlineU’s list of most affordable online sociology degree programs.

FHSU offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in sociology. Students can add an addictions counseling track to either degree program. Courses include introduction to sociology, principles of culture, sociological theory and literature, methods of social research, grant writing, social inequality and advanced sociological research.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2GCN1SY.

About the FHSU Virtual College
Distance education at Fort Hays State began in 1911 when faculty voted to offer courses free by mail so that one-room school teachers across western Kansas could afford to gain the continuing education required to teach. The distance education department created then evolved continuously with changing technology and culture until, in 1997, the Department of Continuing Education and Instructional Technology became the FHSU Virtual College.