Fortis Institute-Birmingham

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,539

1.37% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,741

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

339

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.2%

77 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Medical Assistant (71 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (23 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (23 degrees).

In 2023, 188 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham. 73.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (142 degrees), 5.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $14,539, which is $−625 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,796 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $14,539, which is $625 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,741.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,539

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was $14,539. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $−625 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Birmingham (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,741

2023 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis Institute-Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,741. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham grew by 19.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham (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

$10,935

Room and Board

$1,025

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was of $10,935 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.41% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,025. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 17.1% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.76% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1796 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 Institute-Birmingham had a total enrollment of 339 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 339 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77% Black or African American, 12.1% White, 6.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.885% Asian, and 0.295% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.4%) and White Female (7.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 339 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 339 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 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-Birmingham was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis Institute-Birmingham had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
261 enrolled students
White
41 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 77% Black or African American, 12.1% White, 6.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.885% Asian, and 0.295% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 90 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Birmingham. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (142 degrees awarded). There were 5.46 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (26 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Medical Assistant (71 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (23 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (23 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees), and Construction (8 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-Birmingham are Registered nurses (1,452,836 people), Medical & health services managers (156,321 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,196 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2023 are Precision Production (23 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees), Construction (8 degrees), and Health (134 degrees) (as of 2023).

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

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Precision Production (23 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees), Construction (8 degrees), and Health (134 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-Birmingham are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,160 people), Outpatient care centers (237,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,755 people), Offices of physicians (202,251 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,835 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Birmingham.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
71 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
23 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Medical Assistant with 71 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

139

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, which is 0.353 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in HVAC Maintenance, which is 10.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Birmingham completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
142 degrees awarded
White
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (142 degrees awarded). There were 5.46 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (26 degrees).

1.6% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
104 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
38 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american female (104 degrees awarded). There were 2.74 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (38 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Birmingham employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 5 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.33M

2023 Salaries

14.1%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a median of $2.33M in salaries, a 14.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.481% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.16% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$611k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a total of $611k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Birmingham.

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