Fortis College-Smyrna

https://fortis.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,318
    4.37% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $23,393
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    607
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    58.7%
    98 Graduates

    About

    Fortis College-Smyrna is a higher education institution located in Cobb County, GA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Smyrna were Medical Assistant (99 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (55 degrees), and Dental Assisting (54 degrees).

    In 2024, 291 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Smyrna. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (180 degrees), 2.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna is $15,318, which is $421 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna is $15,318, which is $421 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,393.

    In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Smyrna received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,318
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna was $15,318. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna is $421 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $23,393
    2024 Value
    4.26%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Fortis College-Smyrna had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,393. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College-Smyrna grew by 4.26%.

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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

    $15,840
    Room and Board
    $1,319
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Smyrna was of $15,840 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15.4% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,319. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.41% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    78%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    78% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Smyrna received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4% with respect to 2023, when 75% 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-Smyrna had a total enrollment of 607 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Smyrna is 607 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Smyrna are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Smyrna, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% Black or African American, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White, 3.29% Two or More Races, 2.8% Asian, and 0.329% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Fortis College-Smyrna in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (35.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fortis College-Smyrna in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 607 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Smyrna is 607 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Smyrna are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    59%
    2024 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-Smyrna was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Fortis College-Smyrna had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      373 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      115 enrolled students
    3. White
      72 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Smyrna is 61.4% Black or African American, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White, 3.29% Two or More Races, 2.8% Asian, and 0.329% 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 2024, 95 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Smyrna. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Smyrna is black or african american (180 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Smyrna is Medical Assistant (99 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (55 degrees) and Dental Assisting (54 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Smyrna, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (43 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Health (193 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-Smyrna 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-Smyrna in 2024 are Precision Production (43 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Health (193 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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-Smyrna are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna are Precision Production (43 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Health (193 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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-Smyrna are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,738 people), Outpatient care centers (275,151 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,623 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,390 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna are Precision Production (43 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Health (193 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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-Smyrna.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      99 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      55 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      54 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Smyrna was Medical Assistant with 99 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    98
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    193
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Smyrna, which is 0.508 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (193).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Smyrna in HVAC Maintenance, which is 12.8 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Smyrna in Medical Assistant, which is 15.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    30%
    100% Completion Time
    54%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Fortis College-Smyrna completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      180 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      62 degrees awarded
    3. White
      32 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Smyrna is black or african american (180 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

    0.687% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      155 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      148 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      141 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Smyrna is black or african american female (155 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (148 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Fortis College-Smyrna had a total salary expenditure of 8.46M. Fortis College-Smyrna employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Smyrna are Female Instructor (7), and Male Instructor (6).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Smyrna are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.02M
    2024 Salaries
    3.85%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Fortis College-Smyrna paid a median of $3.02M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($8.46M) and a 3.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.26% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 16.6% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $928k
    Instructional Salaries
    13
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Fortis College-Smyrna paid a total of $928k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% 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 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Smyrna were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

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