Fortis College

www.fortis.edu

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2020 Average Net Price

$16,277

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

16.2%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

399

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Fortis College were .

In 2020, 244 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College. 80.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (142 degrees), 1.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College is $0, which is $−14,400 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College is $0, which is $−14,400 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,277.

In 2020, 79% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 64% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Average Net Price

$16,277

2020 Value

7.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Fortis College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,277. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Fortis College grew by 7.33%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

64%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Fortis College received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 4.82% with respect to 2019, when 83% 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.

16.2%

2018 Default Rate

189

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College was 16.2%, which represents 189 out of the 1169 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 has a total enrollment of 399 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 399 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 62.7% Black or African American, 24.3% White, 3.26% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A. Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 399 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 399 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% 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

48%

2020 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 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), 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

Black or African American
250
White
97
Two or More Races
13

The enrolled student population at Fortis College is 62.7% Black or African American, 24.3% White, 3.26% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% 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 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 148 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 (142 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (80 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fortis College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (34 degrees awarded) and Health (210 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,370,804 people), Medical & health services managers (143,726 people), Pharmacists (133,114 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (128,961 people), and Physicians (98,309 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees awarded) and Health (210 degrees).

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, Dentists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees awarded) and Health (210 degrees).

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 (1,439,585 people), Outpatient care centers (221,078 people), Offices of physicians (213,822 people), Elementary & secondary schools (194,060 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (121,974 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees awarded) and Health (210 degrees).

Degrees

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

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N/A degree-majorss awarded
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N/A degree-majorss awarded
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N/A degree-majorss awarded

In N/A, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fortis College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fortis College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

196

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College, which is 0.245 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (196).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In N/A, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 16 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In N/A, 120 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis College in Medical Assistant, which is 30 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 31% of students graduating from Fortis College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Fortis College is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
142 degrees awarded
White
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College is black or african american (142 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (80 degrees).

2.46% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
122 degrees awarded
White Female
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College is black or african american female (122 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (61 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $20 (NaNN%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, Fortis College had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. Fortis College employs N/A N/A, N/A N/A, and N/A N/A. Most academics at Fortis College are N/A (0), N/A(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College are: N/A, with N/A employees, N/A, with N/A employees, and N/A with N/A employees.

Finances

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fortis College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Fortis College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$1.68M

2020 Salaries

3.99%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Fortis College paid a median of $1.68M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 3.99% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.85% growth from 2018 and a 1.82% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% 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 $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

N/A

Most Common Instructor

N/A Employees

N/A

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

N/A Employees

In N/A, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College were N/A with N/A employees; N/A with N/A employees; and N/A with N/A employees.

In N/A, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College were N/A with N/A employees; N/A with N/A employees; and N/A with N/A employees.