Fortis College-Cutler Bay

https://fortis.edu/campuses/florida/cutler-bay/19600-south-dixie-highway-cutler-bay-fl.aspx

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,732

25.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,343

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.7%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

758

92.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.9%

88 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Cutler Bay is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Cutler Bay were Medical Assistant (52 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Cutler Bay. 92.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.07% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (55 degrees), 1.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is $18,732, which is $6,747 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is $18,732, which is $6,747 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,343.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Cutler Bay received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,732

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Cutler Bay was $18,732. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is $6,747 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$27,343

2021 Value

0.252%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Cutler Bay had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,343. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Cutler Bay grew by 0.252%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Cutler Bay (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.

Other Student Expenses

$13,554

Room and Board

$864

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Cutler Bay was of $13,554 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.51% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $864. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 27.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Cutler Bay received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.2% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Cutler Bay (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.

3.7%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Cutler Bay was 3.7%, which represents 33 out of the 891 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-Cutler Bay had a total enrollment of 758 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is 700 students and the part-time enrollment is 58. This means that 92.3% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Cutler Bay are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Cutler Bay, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.3% Black or African American, 6.6% White, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.264% Asian, and 0.264% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Cutler Bay in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Cutler Bay in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 758 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is 700 and the part-time enrollment is 58.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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-Cutler Bay was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis College-Cutler Bay had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
454 enrolled students
Black or African American
222 enrolled students
White
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is 59.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.3% Black or African American, 6.6% White, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.264% Asian, and 0.264% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 85 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Cutler Bay. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is hispanic or latino (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is Medical Assistant (52 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Cutler Bay, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (99 degrees awarded).

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-Cutler Bay 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-Cutler Bay in 2021 are Health (99 degrees awarded) (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-Cutler Bay are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Cutler Bay are Health (99 degrees awarded) (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-Cutler Bay are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Cutler Bay are Health (99 degrees awarded) (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-Cutler Bay.

Medical Assistant

Most Common (2021)

52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Cutler Bay was Medical Assistant with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Cutler Bay, which is 0.0761 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Cutler Bay in Medical Assistant, which is 0.106 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Cutler Bay in Medical Assistant, which is 9.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Fortis College-Cutler Bay 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 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
White
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is hispanic or latino (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
51 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded
White Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Cutler Bay is hispanic or latino female (51 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (29 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Cutler Bay employs 12 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Cutler Bay are Female Instructor (8), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Cutler Bay are: Management, with 12 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.09M

2021 Salaries

1.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College-Cutler Bay paid a median of $2.09M in salaries, a 1.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis College-Cutler Bay paid a total of $1.03M to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $796k (133%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Cutler Bay was Instructor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Cutler Bay were Management with 12 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Cutler Bay was Female Instructor with 8 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

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