By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Degree programs offered by Fort Hays State University through its FHSU Virtual College received seven top-10 national recognitions along with several other rankings in May for being among the best and most affordable programs offered by U.S. colleges and universities.
OnlineMasters.com gave the Virtual College 14 national rankings in 2019 for various degree programs. The Virtual College was just one of a few schools that earned multiple “best” rankings for 2019 awards.
OnlineMasters bases its rankings on academic quality (graduation rate, retention rate, enrollment rate and number of graduates); the number of online programs offered; faculty credentials; graduation reputation (polling and surveying current students and alumni); quality of instructor accessibility and responsiveness; student services and technology; and affordability.
“Because we believe education is the first step to achieving big dreams, we’ve created proprietary research and data-analysis methods to find the premier online masters programs,” according to Online Master’s website.
OnlineMasters.com
No. 1, Best
Online Masters in Web Development Programs
OnlineMasters.com
gave FHSU’s online Web development program the best value award for
affordability, course selection and flexibility for distance learners.
“FHSU’s program
is fully accredited and uses the latest in Web development technologies to
deliver exceptional online education to students looking to enter the field of
application development, Web design and database development,” says
OnlineMasters.com.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2t6VSU2.
No. 4, The
Best Online MBA in Healthcare Management Programs
Healthcare
management has been one of the most popular specializations for MBA students in
the last several years. “This is a thriving field and positions are expected to
grow by 17 percent within the next six years,” says OnlineMasters.com.
“If you are
devoted to healthcare and want to advance your career into management, an MBA
may be a perfect fit.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2WFkoNi.
No. 5, The
Best Online Master’s in Art and Art History Programs
Within this
ranking, FHSU’s online master’s in art and art history received the best
individualized education award from OnlineMasters.com.
“FHSU believes in
working closely with students to give them the most support and the best
experience possible in the master’s in art and art history program,” says
OnlineMasters.com. “Students collaborate with advising faculty not only to
modify their degree but also to get insight and help on research projects and
more.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2ZfquR1.
No. 6, The
Best Online MBA in Finance Degree Programs
In addition to
the No. 6 overall ranking in this category, FHSU’s online Master of Business
Administration in finance earned the most value award for its affordability,
flexibility and small class size.
“The Master of
Business Administration program at FHSU offers a competitive, flexible core
curriculum that supports the most important pillars and best practices of
business,” according the FHSU’s website. “Our best practice is working on
transforming you into the business leader you aspire to become.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2KzY0xs.
No. 6, The
Best Online Master’s in Digital Marketing Programs
Rated “best for
transfer students” for its credit transfer program, OnlineMasters ranked this
program No. 6 overall.
“Qualified
students can transfer up to nine credit hours into this 34-credit digital
marketing program, helping them to focus more on the necessary courses for
early graduation,” says OnlineMasters.com.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2swxNWc.
No. 8, The
Best Online MBA in Information Systems Management Programs
OnlineMasters.com
gave FHSU’s online MBA in information systems management programs the “most
unique” award for addressing topics rarely covered, such as the law of
cyberspace.
“FHSU students
receive a comprehensive overview of information systems design and development,
increasing their knowledge to advance their careers in the field,” says
OnlineMasters.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2R1Vils.
No. 11, The
Best Online Master’s in Higher Education Programs
The “best
experiential learning” award was received by FHSU’s online MBA in higher
education programs.
“Students
discover learning experiences through real-world application and use those
skills to succeed as administrators, recruiters, directors and more in their
careers,” says OnlineMasters.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2qmbuBo.
No. 13, The
Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs
Students in
FHSU’s online MBA in criminal justice programs benefit from a flexible online
format that allows them to earn their masters’ in criminal justice degrees
while meeting their career and family obligations. In addition to the overall
ranking, FHSU criminal justice programs were given the “most flexible” award.
“We challenge
students to learn the theory behind criminal justice practices that must adapt
to rapidly accelerating change – at the local, state, national and global
level,” says FHSU’s website. “The Department of Criminal Justice at FHSU will
prepare you for a rewarding career in law enforcement, corrections or the legal
system.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2I6rYas.
No. 14, The
Best Online Master’s in Sports Management Programs
“Students who
graduate from the master’s in sports management degree program at FHSU advance
their careers and become leaders as corporate partnership managers for sports
organizations,” according to OnlineMasters.
OnlineMasters
gave these programs the “best for corporate partnerships managers” award
because students will learn critical skills to oversee relations and develop
agreements with corporate partners.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2ATCjmR.
No. 15, The
Best Online MBA in Human Resources Programs
The “best in
management training” award was given to FHSU’s MBA in human resources
management program for its numerous courses in management theory and practice,
giving students all the required skills to succeed as managers.
“Students who
want to excel in human resources management should consider FHSU’s MBA in HR
management program,” says OnlineMasters.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2SIVhGe.
No. 20, The
Best Online Master’s in Online Teaching Programs
“Fort Hays State
University’s faculty delivers a quality education to its distance learners and
caters to their personal development needs,” says OnlineMasters.
Earning the “best
faculty” award from OnlineMasters, the site says, “many of the faculty members
are Google for Education Certified Trainers and assist their students on the
path to a brighter career in online teaching.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2UEJneu.
No. 22, Most
Affordable Online Master’s Programs
“With more than
20 combined online and hybrid graduate degree programs available, FHSU provides
a quality education at affordable tuition rates for distance learners,” says
OnlineMasters.
“From an MBA in
international business to a master’s in school psychology, graduate students
receive low costs per credit to further their education for career
advancement.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2Ww7TU5.
No. 24, The
Best Online MBA in International Business Programs
Students in FHSU’s
online MBA in international business programs not only benefit from a focused
curriculum, but they also benefit from exceptional career services, according
to OnlineMasters. FHSU’s programs also won the ranking’s “best career support”
award.
“Whether it’s
receiving resume assistance, interview practice or help finding information on
employers, the faculty members assist students every step of the way on the
road to career advancement.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2Nf9V3b.
No. 24, The
Best Online Master’s in Education Programs
FHSU’s online
Master’s in Education Programs received this top ranking based on
affordability.
“Students who
want to save costs but still want to earn a highly respected master’s degree in
education should consider FHSU,” says OnlineMasters.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2SDDcqn.
OnlineSchoolsReport.com
No. 6, 35 Best
Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice
OnlineSchoolsReport.com
bases its rankings on program quality, earnings potential, student
satisfaction, online presence, affordability, acceptance and retention.
“Our criminal
justice program is multidisciplinary; faculty merge knowledge and experience
from sociology, political science, psychology and law with experiential
learning in the field,” says FHSU’s website.
“Graduates from
our program stand out in the fields of criminal justice research, law
enforcement, courts, corrections and private enterprise.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2MeRte6.
BestColleges.com
No. 13, The
Best Online Bachelor’s in General Studies Programs
BestColleges.com
ranked FHSU’s online bachelor’s in general studies programs for their flexible
scheduling and customizable curriculum.
“The College of
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at FHSU offers a Bachelor of General
Students through a diverse, supportive liberal arts program,” says FHSU’s
website. “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.”
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2IgrNbR.
OnlineColleges.com
No. 16, 20
Best Online Colleges for Adults Going back to School in 2019-2020
OnlineColleges.com
bases its rankings on accreditation, affordability, online growth,
accessibility, online resources, multiple campuses and student satisfaction.
“An institution
dedicated to innovation,” FHSU has developed its Virtual College to support
dozens of degree programs and over 100 specializations,” says OnlineColleges.
To view this
ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2Qvb5ZC.
TheBestSchools.org
Leader of
Online Education
TheBestSchools.org
recognized FHSU’s Virtual College as a Leader of Online Education in the areas
of business and management, computers and technology, education and teaching
and liberal arts and humanities for having several ranking online programs.
Criteria include
academic excellence, strength of faculty scholarship, reputation, available
financial aid, the range of degree programs available, and the strength of
online instruction methodology.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2XaBJd2.
About the FHSU
Virtual College
Education at distance from 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.