Fortis College

https://www.fortis.edu

Add Comparison
    2024 Average Net Price
    $19,074
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    315
    100% Full-Time
    2016 Graduation Rate
    31.6%
    43 Graduates

    About

    Fortis College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College were Medical Assistant (69 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (40 degrees), and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

    In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (95 degrees), 2.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,074.

    In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $19,074
    2024 Value
    9.44%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Fortis College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,074. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College grew by 9.44%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Other Student Expenses

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College was of $0 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2017 and 2024.

    This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis College (in red) with that of similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Financial Aid by Income Level

    84%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    84% of undergraduate students at Fortis College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.33% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment

    Fortis College had a total enrollment of 315 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 315 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 69.8% Black or African American, 21% White, 3.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.952% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.317% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Fortis College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.8%) and White Female (14.5%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fortis College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 315 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 315 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

    This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College (in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Retention Rate over Time

    43%
    2024 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 43%.

    This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      220 enrolled students
    2. White
      66 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      10 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College is 69.8% Black or African American, 21% White, 3.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.952% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.317% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduates

    In 2024, 58 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 (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College is Medical Assistant (69 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (40 degrees) and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 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 (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    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, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    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 (1,590,738 people), Outpatient care centers (275,151 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,623 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,390 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    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 (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      69 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      40 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College was Medical Assistant with 69 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis College according to their major.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    43
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    101
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College, which is 0.426 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (101).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College by degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 7 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in Medical Assistant, which is 12.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    45%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Fortis College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      95 degrees awarded
    2. White
      33 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College is black or african american (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

    0.694% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      144 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      122 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      115 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College is black or african american female (144 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (122 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Operations

    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

    $1.66M
    2024 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Fortis College paid a median of $1.66M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 24.7% growth between 2014 and 2023.

    View Data
    Save Image

    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 $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Occupations by Share

    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.

    View Data
    Save Image