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BY UNIVERSITY RELATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A baker\u2019s dozen of organizations that evaluate online higher education programs have recently ranked 40 online degrees and programs at Fort Hays State University as among the best in the nation for 2020.

The rankings include seven national No. 1 rankings and one statewide No. 1 rating. A total of 25 Fort Hays State online programs were among the top 10 in the nation in the various rankings, and all but two place FHSU among the top 20 in the nation.

In all 40 rankings, Fort Hays State was rated the best in Kansas.

The rankings involve evaluations of individual degrees, departments and programs. Some individual programs and degrees are evaluated by more than one organization.

The listings are presented in rank order with links to the individual ranking. Intelligent.com\u2019s findings are presented first, with the other 12 ranking agencies listed alphabetically within rank order.

Intelligent.com<\/strong>
Twenty-two degree programs at Fort Hays State University were ranked in the top 10 nationally for 2020 by Intelligent.com, an agency dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about choosing their place of higher education.

That group included four No. 1 rankings, six at No. 2, two at No. 3, three at No. 4, a No. 5, two No. 7 rankings, two No. 8s and two at No. 10.

An additional four programs were ranked in the top 20 by Intelligent, and another was ranked in the top 30. All 27 of the programs were best in Kansas in the rankings.

Intelligent\u2019s program rankings are based on its assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. The colleges and universities in each category were drawn from this pool and then ranked on a scale of 0 to 100 on student engagement, potential return on investment and other third-party evaluations.

For the Intelligent rankings, each category includes the number of universities and programs assessed for that category.

The Intelligent.com website is at www.intelligent.com<\/a>.

About Intelligent.com<\/strong>
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies.

No. 1, Master’s in Psychology Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-psychology-degree-program<\/a>\/
Master of Science in psychology (school)<\/strong>
144 schools assessed, 292 programs compared

No. 1, MBA in Finance Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-mba-in-finance-degree-programs<\/a>\/
MBA, general MBA plus 13 concentrations, from accounting to tourism and hospitality management<\/strong>
189 schools, 401 programs

No. 1, Master’s in Liberal Arts Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-liberal-arts-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Liberal Studies, available in 47 concentrations<\/strong>
156 schools, 442 programs

No. 1, Master’s in School Counseling Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-school-counseling-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Science in counseling (school)<\/strong>
166 schools, 324 programs

No. 2, Child Development Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-child-development-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of General Studies (child development)<\/strong>
In this category, Intelligent labeled Fort Hays State \u201cBest Public University.\u201d
134 schools, 361 programs

No. 2, Master’s in Higher Education Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-higher-education-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Science in Education (higher education student affairs)<\/strong>
195 schools, 436 programs

No. 2, Master’s in Education Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-education\/<\/a>
Master of Science in Education, specialty emphases including reading and library specialists, ESOL, transition to teaching from other careers, JROTC instructor preparation, teaching English as a foreign language, teacher leader, mathematics, chemistry, and elementary education<\/strong>
Intelligent.com labeled this program \u201cMost Innovative.\u201d
84 schools, 350 programs

No. 2, Master’s in Sports Management Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-sports-management-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Science in health and human performance, concentrations available from exercise science to K-12 teaching and coaching<\/strong>
137 schools, 332 programs

No. 2, Master’s in History Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-history-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Arts in history<\/strong>
155 schools, 294 programs

No. 2, RN to BSN Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-rn-to-bsn-online\/<\/a>
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/strong>
This program carried a \u201cBest in the Midwest\u201d label from Intelligent.
136 schools, 334 programs

No. 3, Master’s in Criminal Justice Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-criminal-justice-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Professional Studies (criminal justice)<\/strong>
156 schools, 267 programs

No. 3, MBA Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-mba\/<\/a>
Online Master of Business Administration<\/strong>
\u201cBest in the Midwest\u201d
116 schools, 356 programs

No. 4, Master’s in Education Administration Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-education-administration-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Science in education administration<\/strong>
\u201cBest in the Midwest\u201d
101 schools, 249 programs

No. 4, Master’s in Public Administration Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-public-administration-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Liberal Studies (public administration)<\/strong>
\u201cBest in the Midwest\u201d
139 schools, 413 programs

No. 4, Master’s in Online Teaching Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-in-online-teaching-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Science in instructional technology<\/strong>
\u201cBest Public University\u201d
196 schools, 423 programs

No. 5, MBA in Marketing Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-mba-in-marketing-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Business Administration (marketing)<\/strong>
129 schools, 314 programs

No. 7, Hospitality Management Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-hospitality-management-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration in tourism and hospitality management<\/strong>
\u201cBest in the Midwest.\u201d
128 schools, 312 programs

No. 7, Computer Science Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-computer-science-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Science in computer science<\/strong>
\u201cBest Technology Institute\u201d
127 schools, 248 programs

No. 8, MBA in Healthcare Management Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-mba-in-healthcare-management-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Business Administration (health care management)<\/strong>
225 schools, 374 programs

No. 8, MBA in International Business Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-mba-in-international-business-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Business Administration (international business)<\/strong>
\u201cBest in the Midwest\u201d
172 schools, 431 programs

No. 10, Computer Programming Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-computer-programming-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Science in computer science<\/strong>
74 schools, 324 programs

No. 10, Early Childhood Education Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-early-childhood-education-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Science in Education, elementary education (early childhood unified)<\/strong>
\u201cBest Bachelor\u2019s Degree\u201d
144 schools, 394 programs

No. 11, Bachelor’s in Counseling Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-bachelors-in-counseling-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in sociology (addictions counseling track)<\/strong>
\u201cBest in the Midwest\u201d
106 schools, 371 programs

No. 12, History Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-history-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Master of Arts in history (non-thesis option)<\/strong>
\u201cBest Non-Thesis Program\u201d
118 schools, 271 programs

No. 17, Master\u2019s Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-masters-degrees\/<\/a>
Master of Professional Studies, general and 16 specific concentrations in art, business, criminal justice, education, music, science and social science fields<\/strong>
\u201cBest Professional Studies Programs\u201d
187 schools, 399 programs

No. 19, Criminal Justice Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-criminal-justice-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice<\/strong>
\u201cMost Experienced Faculty\u201d
207 schools, 323 programs

No. 27, Business Administration Degree Programs<\/strong>
www.intelligent.com\/best-online-business-administration-degree-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Business Administration in management<\/strong>
177 schools, 307 programs


BestCollegesOnline.org<\/strong>
No. 1, Top 15 Most Affordable MBA in Hospitality Management Online Programs in 2020<\/strong>
www.bestcollegesonline.org\/most-affordable\/online-mba-hospitality-management\/<\/a>
Master of Business Administration (tourism and hospitality management)<\/strong>
Best Colleges Online evaluated 40 colleges and universities that offered online MBA programs in tourism and hospitality. The 40 programs were culled from reputable online sources such as the Center for Educational Statistics College navigator.

The Best Colleges\u2019 website is at www.bestcollegesonline.org<\/a>.

GreatCollegeDeals.net<\/strong>
No. 1, 15 Best Deals on MBA in Hospitality Management Online Programs 2020<\/strong>
www.greatcollegedeals.net\/rankings\/affordable-online-mba-hospitality-management\/<\/a>
Master of Business Administration (tourism and hospitality management)<\/strong>
FHSU\u2019s MBA in tourism and hospitality management was also in Great College Deals\u2019 ranking of \u201cbest deals,\u201d which was based on the university\u2019s cording to U.S. News and World
Report ranking, affordability, and regional or national accreditation.

The Great College Deals website is www.greatcollegedeals.net<\/a>.

PsychDegrees.org<\/strong>
No. 1, Most Affordable Bachelor\u2019s In Addictions and Recovery Online 2019<\/strong>
www.psychdegrees.org\/affordable\/online-addictions-recovery-bachelors<\/a>\/
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in sociology (addictions counseling track)<\/strong>
This ranking was created with data compiled at the National Center for Education Statistics based on graduate tuition rates. Online tuition at Fort Hays State is the same for in-state or out-of-state students.

Psych Degrees is at www.psychdegrees.org<\/a>.

ValueColleges.com<\/strong>
No. 1, Best Online Colleges in Kansas for 2020<\/strong>
www.valuecolleges.com\/rankings\/online-colleges-kansas\/<\/a>
Online education at Fort Hays State was ranked best in Kansas by Value Colleges based on offering fully online degree programs and completion programs for students who have credits but no degree. Value Colleges also accounts for regional and national accreditation and data on return on investment.

The Value Colleges website is www.valuecolleges.com<\/a>.

Learn.org<\/strong>
No. 3, Most Affordable Online masters\u2019 in School Counseling Programs<\/strong>
learn.org\/articles\/Masters_in_School_Counseling_Online_and_Campus-Based_Program_FAQs.html<\/a>
Master of Science in counseling (school)<\/strong>
Learn.org arrived at its rankings after evaluating hundred of universities across the country based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, value and cost.

The organization\u2019s website is at learn.org.<\/a>

NursingProcess.org<\/strong>
No. 4, The Best Online RN to BSN Programs \u2013 2020<\/strong>
www.nursingprocess.org\/online-rn-to-bsn-programs\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)<\/strong>
NursingProcess.org evaluated all online RN to BSN programs across the country to create this listing, using a matrix that considered rates of admissions, enrollment, retention, graduation and loan default. The rubric also gave weight to net price, percentage of students receiving financial aid and online presence as well as the NursingProcess editorial team\u2019s rating.

The website is at www.nursingprocess.org<\/a>.

CollegeFactual.com<\/strong>
No. 11, Best Colleges for Veterans<\/strong>
www.collegefactual.com\/colleges\/fort-hays-state-university\/news\/fort-hays-state-university-2020-college-veterans-ranking\/<\/a>
To reach its rankings of best colleges for veterans, CollegeFactual evaluated 1,751 institutions for \u201cveteran friendliness.\u201d The rankings are based on 24 factors in six areas: affordability; veteran population; policies toward veterans; resources available for veterans; veteran satisfaction; and overall college quality.

The CollegeFactual website is at www.collegefactual.com<\/a>.

OnlineSchoolsCenter.com<\/strong>
The 30 Most Innovative Online Colleges in 2020<\/strong>
www.onlineschoolscenter.com\/30-innovative-online-colleges\/<\/a>
and The 30 Most Technologically Savvy Online Schools in 2020<\/strong>
www.onlineschoolscenter.com\/the-30-most-technologically-savvy-online-schools\/<\/a>
Fort Hays State was included in two top-30 national rankings by OnlineSchoolsCenter. For these two rankings, OnlineSchoolsCenter compared colleges and universities from across the United States.

The OnlineSchoolsCenter website is at www.onlineschoolscenter.com<\/a>.

No. 13, The 30 Most Innovative Online Colleges in 2020<\/strong>
OnlineSchools based this ranking on incorporation of new technologies, adaptability, flexibility, \u201cgroundbreaking resources,\u201d unique degree courses, and responsiveness to demands of online students and professionals. The group also factored in the U.S. News & World Report\u2019s 2020 rankings and other awards and recognitions.


No. 26, The 30 Most Technologically Savvy Online Schools in 2020<\/strong>
For this rating, OnlineSchoolsCenter considered classroom teaching technology, faculty\/student communication through webinars, email, teleconferencing, discussion or message board, live seminars and the methods available for students to access assignments or to work on projects.


OnlineDegrees.com<\/strong>
No. 16, 20 Best Online Colleges for Bachelors\u2019 in Psychology<\/strong>
www.onlinedegrees.com\/bachelors-in-psychology\/<\/a>
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in psychology<\/strong>
OnlineDegrees looked at tuition, flexibility, accreditation, and scholarships to select the top schools, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s National Center for Education Statistics and others, to evaluate schools offering bachelor’s in psychology degrees in online.

The website is at www.onlinedegrees.com<\/a>.

OnlineColleges.com<\/strong>
No. 18, 25 Best Online Colleges for 2020-21<\/strong>
www.onlinecolleges.com\/best-online-colleges.html<\/a>
OnlineColleges based its rankings on data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Based on the search, the organization compared 1,813 colleges on 11 criteria to determine the best 25 in the nation. The critera included the ration of students participating in education at a distance, the electronic library collections, graduation and retention rate, tuition cost, services and others.

OnlineColleges is at www.onlinecolleges.com<\/a>.

OnlinePsychologyDegrees.org<\/strong>
No. 18, Top 30 Master\u2019s Degrees in Educational Psychology Online 2020<\/strong>
www.online-psychology-degrees.org\/best\/masters-ed-psych\/<\/a>
Master of Science in counseling (school)<\/strong>
OnlinePsychologyDegrees found its best 30 master\u2019s in psychology programs from around the country based on cost of accredited schools with high-quality programs. Quality considerations were based on accreditation by the American Psychological Association; the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, which includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council; and regional accreditation.

OnlinePsychologyDegrees is at www.online-psychology-degrees.org<\/a>.

Study.com<\/strong>
No. 18, 50 Best Economics School in 2020 <\/strong>
study.com\/resources\/50-best-economics-schools<\/a>
Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting<\/strong>
Study.com has devised a list of the top 50 economics schools in the United States. Some of the many different types of information used to create this ranking included programs offered, services available, and statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

Study.com, which based its rankings on considerations of accessibility, affordability, and quality of education, praised Fort Hays State for its \u201cexceptional career-related internships,\u201d for the mentoring by faculty and staff and the flexibility of its online degrees. Clubs for economics students were also cited, as were the multiple scholarships available for students in the economics fields.

The Study.com website is at study.com\/<\/a>.

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