Fortis College-Grand Prairie

www.fortis.edu

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    2018 Average Net Price
    $14,453
    After Financial Aid
    2018 Enrolled Students
    63
    100% Full-Time
    2018 Graduation Rate
    50.5%
    56 Graduates

    About

    Fortis College-Grand Prairie is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Grand Prairie were Sterile Processing Technician (41 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (39 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

    In 2018, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Grand Prairie. 83.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (45 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,453.

    In 2018, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Grand Prairie received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $14,453
    2018 Value
    3.88%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2018 Fortis College-Grand Prairie had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,453. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Fortis College-Grand Prairie grew by 3.88%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    80%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    80% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Grand Prairie received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 9.59% with respect to 2017, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Fortis College-Grand Prairie had a total enrollment of 63 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is 63 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Grand Prairie, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% White, 4.76% Asian, and 3.17% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.3%) and White Female (9.35%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is 63 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    42%
    2018 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-Grand Prairie was 42%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      30 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      20 enrolled students
    3. White
      7 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is 47.6% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% White, 4.76% Asian, and 3.17% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 76 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Grand Prairie. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is black or african american (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is Sterile Processing Technician (41 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (39 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Grand Prairie, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (112 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-Grand Prairie 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-Grand Prairie in 2018 are Health (112 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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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-Grand Prairie are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Health (112 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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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-Grand Prairie are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Health (112 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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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-Grand Prairie.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Sterile Processing Technician
      41 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      19 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Grand Prairie was Sterile Processing Technician with 41 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    18
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    94
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Grand Prairie, which is 0.191 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (94).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in Sterile Processing Technician, which is 0.323 times less than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in Medical Assistant, which is 18.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    7%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 7% of students graduating from Fortis College-Grand Prairie completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      44 degrees awarded
    3. White
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is black or african american (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      97 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      82 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      77 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is hispanic or latino female (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (82 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2018, Fortis College-Grand Prairie had a total salary expenditure of 4.84M. Fortis College-Grand Prairie employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.88M
    2018 Salaries
    12.8%
    growth from 2017

    In 2018, Fortis College-Grand Prairie paid a median of $1.88M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($4.84M) and a 12.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.74% decline between 2016 and 2017, and a 6.16% growth between 2015 and 2016.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $171k
    Instructional Salaries
    2
    Number of Employees

    In 2018, Fortis College-Grand Prairie paid a total of $171k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.08% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Grand Prairie was Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

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