(AP) — A Nebraska university if being praised for its affordable online degrees.

The website AffordableCollegesOnline.org ranked Bellevue University second in its list of affordable online programs.

The ranking was based partly on the net cost to students and the average starting salaries of graduates. Only accredited, four-year nonprofit colleges were included.

Bellevue University President Mary Hawkins says her college focuses on providing cost-effective degrees in relevant subjects.

Hawkins says Bellevue’s professors work to make sure their teaching is engaging.