Fortis College

www.fortis.edu/

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,235

6.9% growth from 2016

2021 Average Net Price

$19,417

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.64%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

301

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College were Medical Assistant (97 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (53 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (42 degrees).

In 2021, 243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College. 77% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (137 degrees), 1.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College is $14,235, which is $−265 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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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 $19,417.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% 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.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,417

2021 Value

19.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,417. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College grew by 19.3%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Fortis College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.59% with respect to 2020, 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.

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.

5.64%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College was 5.64%, which represents 64 out of the 1134 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.

Enrollment

Fortis College had a total enrollment of 301 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 301 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 62.5% Black or African American, 27.9% White, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.33% Hispanic or Latino, 0.664% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.332% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.8%), followed by White Female (22.3%) and Black or African American Male (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 301 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 301 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

35%

2021 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 35%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
188 enrolled students
White
84 enrolled students
Two or More Races
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College is 62.5% Black or African American, 27.9% White, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.33% Hispanic or Latino, 0.664% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.332% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 131 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 (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College is Medical Assistant (97 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (53 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (42 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (42 degrees awarded) and Health (201 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 (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees awarded) and Health (201 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees awarded) and Health (201 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees awarded) and Health (201 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Medical Assistant
97 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
53 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College was Medical Assistant with 97 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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

187

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College, which is 0.299 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (187).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 5 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in Medical Assistant, which is 23.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Fortis College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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 (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
White
70 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College is black or african american (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (70 degrees).

5.35% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
105 degrees awarded
White Female
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College is black or african american female (105 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (57 degrees).

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

$1.67M

2021 Salaries

0.764%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College paid a median of $1.67M in salaries, a 0.764% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$111k

Instructional Salaries

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 $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Female Instructor
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.