Fortis College

www.fortis.edu

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition
$14,235
6.9% growth from 2016
2023 Average Net Price
$21,063
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
252
100% Full-Time
2016 Graduation Rate
31.6%
43 Graduates

About

Fortis College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College were Medical Assistant (67 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (34 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (19 degrees).

In 2023, 140 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College. 83.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (77 degrees), 1.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College is $14,235, which is $−929 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,076 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College is $14,235.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,063.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,235
2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Fortis College was $14,235.

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Average Net Price

$21,063
2023 Value
13.7%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,063. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis College grew by 13.7%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,495
Room and Board
$1,297
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College was of $9,495 in 2017. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,297. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

79%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Fortis College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.2% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1076 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Fortis College had a total enrollment of 252 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 252 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.2% Black or African American, 20.6% White, 4.76% Two or More Races, 1.59% Hispanic or Latino, 0.794% Asian, and 0.397% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.4%), followed by White Female (17.6%) and Black or African American Male (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 252 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 252 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

52%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    177 enrolled students
  2. White
    52 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College is 70.2% Black or African American, 20.6% White, 4.76% Two or More Races, 1.59% Hispanic or Latino, 0.794% Asian, and 0.397% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 94 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College is black or african american (77 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College is Medical Assistant (67 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (34 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (19 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees awarded) and Health (121 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees awarded) and Health (121 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College are Surgeons, Physicians, Transportation, storage, & distribution managers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees awarded) and Health (121 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,536,856 people), Outpatient care centers (258,386 people), Elementary & secondary schools (226,659 people), uninformed (203,410 people), and Offices of physicians (202,794 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees awarded) and Health (121 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Medical Assistant
    67 degrees awarded
  2. Dental Assisting
    34 degrees awarded
  3. HVAC Maintenance
    19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College was Medical Assistant with 67 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

23
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
117
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College, which is 0.197 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (117).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 5.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in Medical Assistant, which is 66 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

25%
100% Completion Time
56%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Fortis College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Hispanic or Latino Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Fortis College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    77 degrees awarded
  2. White
    45 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College is black or african american (77 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

4.29% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    65 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    38 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College is black or african american female (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (38 degrees).

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Operations

Fortis College employs 3 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College are Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College are: Management, with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.18M
2023 Salaries
17.1%
decline from 2022

In 2023, Fortis College paid a median of $1.18M in salaries, a 17.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.764% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$111k
Instructional Salaries
3
Number of Employees

In 2016, Fortis College paid a total of $111k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.69% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
3 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
14 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College was Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College were Management with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College was Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College.

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