Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus

www.fortiscollege.edu

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    2019 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,781
    8.51% growth from 2018
    2019 Average Net Price
    $22,343
    After Financial Aid
    2017 Default Rate
    24.3%
    on Student Loans
    2018 Enrolled Students
    541
    100% Full-Time
    2018 Graduation Rate
    70.4%
    326 Graduates

    About

    Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus were Medical Assistant (150 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (120 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (23 degrees).

    In 2018, 339 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus. 92.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.67% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (236 degrees), 3.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is $14,781, which is $−116 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus was 24.3%, corresponding to 304 out of the 1,253 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is $14,781.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,343.

    In 2019, 72% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,781
    2019 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2019, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus was $14,781.

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    Average Net Price

    $22,343
    2019 Value
    17.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2019 Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,343. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus grew by 17.1%.

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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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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,000
    Room and Board
    $770
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus was of $9,000 in 2019. The cost of room and board increased by 8.7% between 2018 and 2019.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $770. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    62%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    72% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2018, when 74% 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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    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.
    24.3%
    2017 Default Rate
    304
    Number of Defaults

    In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus was 24.3%, which represents 304 out of the 1253 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.

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    Enrollment

    Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus had a total enrollment of 541 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is 541 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% Black or African American, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.21% White, 2.03% Asian, 0.739% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.6%) and White Female (7.06%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 541 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is 541 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    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-Landover-Landover Campus was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      377 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      105 enrolled students
    3. White
      39 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is 69.7% Black or African American, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.21% White, 2.03% Asian, 0.739% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 287 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is black or african american (236 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is Medical Assistant (150 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (120 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (23 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (339 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-Landover-Landover Campus 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-Landover-Landover Campus in 2018 are Health (339 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-Landover-Landover Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus are Health (339 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-Landover-Landover Campus 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-Landover-Landover Campus are Health (339 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-Landover-Landover Campus.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Medical Assistant
      150 degrees awarded
    2. Dental Assisting
      120 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Insurance Specialist
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus was Medical Assistant with 150 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    26
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    313
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus, which is 0.0831 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (313).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus in Dental Assisting, which is 0.111 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus in Medical Assistant, which is 15.7 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    45%
    100% Completion Time
    70%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 45% of students graduating from Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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
      236 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      68 degrees awarded
    3. White
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is black or african american (236 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

    3.24% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. Black or African American Female
      253 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      234 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      229 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus is black or african american female (253 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (234 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2018, Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus had a total salary expenditure of 8.28M. Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus employs 20 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus are Female Instructor (15), and Male Instructor (5).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus are: Management, with 6 employees, Sales and related, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.47M
    2018 Salaries
    5.51%
    growth from 2017

    In 2018, Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus paid a median of $3.47M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($8.28M) and a 5.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.5% growth between 2016 and 2017, and a 0.557% growth between 2015 and 2016.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.26M
    Instructional Salaries
    20
    Number of Employees

    In 2018, Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus paid a total of $1.26M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover-Landover Campus were Management with 6 employees, Sales and related with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

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