Fortis Institute

https://www.fortis.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,473
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    422
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    67.5%
    85 Graduates

    About

    Fortis Institute is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute were Medical Assistant (93 degrees awarded), Sterile Processing Technician (63 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (36 degrees).

    In 2024, 228 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute. 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 (112 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,473.

    In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $18,473
    2024 Value
    21%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Fortis Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,473. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis Institute grew by 21%.

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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

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.33% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute (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.

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    Enrollment

    Fortis Institute had a total enrollment of 422 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 422 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.9% Black or African American, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% White, 2.13% Two or More Races, 0.948% Asian, and 0.237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Fortis Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26%) and Black or African American Male (15.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fortis Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 422 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 422 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    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 Institute was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Fortis Institute 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
      257 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      126 enrolled students
    3. White
      22 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute is 60.9% Black or African American, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% White, 2.13% Two or More Races, 0.948% Asian, and 0.237% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 138 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute is Medical Assistant (93 degrees awarded), followed by Sterile Processing Technician (63 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (36 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 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 Institute 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 Institute in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 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 Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 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 Institute 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 Institute are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 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 Institute.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      93 degrees awarded
    2. Sterile Processing Technician
      63 degrees awarded
    3. HVAC Maintenance
      36 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute was Medical Assistant with 93 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    45
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    183
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute, which is 0.246 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (183).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in HVAC Maintenance, which is 4.14 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 22.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    38%
    100% Completion Time
    62%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 38% of students graduating from Fortis Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      112 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      95 degrees awarded
    3. White
      12 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

    1.32% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      171 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      105 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      104 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute is hispanic or latino female (171 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (105 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Fortis Institute had a total salary expenditure of 5.52M. Fortis Institute employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (5).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.98M
    2024 Salaries
    7%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Fortis Institute paid a median of $1.98M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($5.52M) and a 7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.21% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.35% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $772k
    Instructional Salaries
    11
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Fortis Institute paid a total of $772k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.9% 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 Institute were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

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