02/12/2019
HAYS, Kan. – Programs offered through the Fort Hays State University Virtual College received three No. 1 recognitions in the state of Kansas for December and January from CollegeFactual.com, as well as high national rankings in the same categories.

FHSU topped CollegeFactual.com list of the best colleges in Kansas for non-traditional students.

Close to 200 degrees at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s levels with concentrations are available through the Virtual College. All online degree programs are regionally 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/2JmtkMF.

FHSU was also ranked No. 6 nationwide in this category.

“Our rankings for non-traditional students were developed based on the premise that these students are looking for flexible learning options, as well as high-quality outcomes for graduates,” says CollegeFactual.com.

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2E42vOi.

FHSU also topped CollegeFactual’s list of the best college for their information networking and telecommunications degree for veterans in the state due to their academic superiority and the support they provide to veterans.

“We live in a networked world of information, users, and systems which is why almost every industry relies on professionals trained by the programs offered in the Department of Informatics,” says the FHSU website.

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2WGTb92.

FHSU topped CollegeFactual’s list for the best liberal arts general studies schools for veterans in Kansas.

“It is a degree completion option for students who have well-defined career objectives and do not require a course specific or career specific degree,” says the FHSU website.

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FHSU was also ranked No. 10 nationally in this category.

“Experience a strong focus on liberal arts general studies inside the major at FHSU,” says CollegeFactual.com.

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CollegeFactual.com’s goal is to help every student discover a college and career they love without debt holding them back. They obtain data from both public and private sources, one being the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Along with the No. 1 rankings, FHSU also received numerous other rankings from various agencies as being among the best and most affordable online programs offered by U.S. colleges and universities.

AffordableCollegesOnline.org
Best Online Marketing Programs 2018-2019
FHSU was ranked No. 3 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org for its online marketing degrees because of the range of electives and concentrations that complement the degree, as well as affordability and student services offered.

“Marketing is about being an advocate for the customer and providing the customer’s voice to the rest of the company. It is both a science and an art – great marketing is systematic and analytic but is also creative,” says the FHSU website. 

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2HTkUA5.

Best Programs for Online Hotel Management Degrees
FHSU’s Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management was ranked No. 9 for their online hotel management degrees.

“The department of applied business studies emphasizes hands-on, real world experiences where students can engage in the day-to-day essentials of hospitality management and tourism through the coursework,” says AffordableCollegesOnline.org.

To view the ranking visit https://bit.ly/2G8gVOl.

BestValueSchools.com
30 Best Online Bachelor’s in Computer Science 2019
FHSU was ranked No. 8 out of 30 for the best online bachelor’s in computer science in 2019 by BestValueSchools.com.

“The B.S. in computer science at FHSU teaches students how to create and analyze software, networks, information security systems, and electronic media,” says BestValueSchools.com.

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2REmF3R.

CollegeChoice.net
Most Affordable Online Master’s in Education
CollegeChoice.net ranked FHSU as No. 2 for the most affordable online master’s in education degrees for 2019.

“Designed with your needs for flexibility, convenience, and educational quality in mind, the department of advanced education programs prepare you with innovative solutions to meet the challenges in your chosen field of study,” says the FHSU website.

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2t2x4wh.

GreatValueColleges.net
30 Top Affordable Bachelor’s Programs Online
GreatValueColleges.net ranked FHSU No. 2 out of 30 colleges for the most affordable bachelor’s programs online.

“FHSU offers 36 different affordable bachelor’s degrees online, including options in agricultural business, technology leadership, and medical diagnostic imaging,” says GreatValueColleges.net.

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

OnlineMasters.com
Best Online Master’s in History Programs
FHSU was ranked No. 4 for the best online masters in history programs by OnlineMasters.com.

“Considering pursuing a graduate degree in history? At FHSU you can earn a master’s degree from a highly respected program with its roots firmly set in a rich historical landscape,” says the FHSU website.

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2t5CG96.

OnlineSchoolsCenter.com
Most Affordable Online Schools for Bachelor in Accounting Degrees
OnlineSchoolsCenter.com ranked FHSU No. 17 in the nation for the most affordable online bachelor’s in accounting degrees.

“Students learn to handle and utilize all of the most modern and state-of-the-art accounting programs and technologies that will make them highly sought after by employers,” says OnlineSchoolsCenter.com.

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

Most Affordable Online Schools for Bachelor’s in Computer Science
FHSU received a No. 19 ranking nationally for the most affordable online schools for a bachelor’s in computer science from OnlineSchoolsCenter.com.

“The administration at FHSU has brought together faculty members from a wide range of departments into this one program, to give students access to the most pertinent information available,” says OnlineSchoolsCenter.com.

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

OnlineU.org
Most Affordable Hospitality Management Degrees Online
OnlineU.org ranked FHSU No. 2 nationally for the most affordable tourism and hospitality management degrees online for 2019.

“The primary purpose of this degree program is to blend the traditional outcomes of a liberal education, which provides breadth, and a specific tourism and hospitality management concentration that provides curriculum depth in the tourism industry,” says the FHSU website.

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2RA2PXq.

Most Affordable Online Colleges for Marketing Degrees
FHSU received a No. 7 ranking from OnlineU.org for the most affordable online colleges for marketing degrees for 2019.

“Marketers develop, promote, and price products and decide where to sell those products to create long-term relationships with customers,” says the FHSU website.

To view this ranking visit https://bit.ly/2D5KhsQ.