Nonprofit Colleges Online recently released its 2017 Best Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources: Students Before Profits List, with Western Governors University in Salt Lake City taking the top honors.

The list ranks high-quality accredited human resources programs according to their average tuition costs.

"Human resources professionals are tasked with the care and oversight of an organization's employees, and therefore play a fundamental role in the ongoing health and functionality of the workplace," Nonprofit Colleges Online site editor Sam Mazany said. "Many students who are interested in the field of human resources are looking specifically for a college program that is both accessible and affordable.”

Western Governors University got the top spot on the list with an estimated tuition cost of $23,120, followed by Fort Hays State University in Florida with an estimated cost of $26,289. Rounding out the top three is Metropolitan State in Saint Paul, Minnesota, which earned the third position on the list with an estimated tuition cost of $30,240.

“Online bachelor's degrees like those in this ranking offer a flexibility that allows students to continue working while earning a degree online,” Mazany said. “We hope this ranking will be a valuable resource for students who are considering this career path."