Fortis Institute-Birmingham

www.fortis.edu

Add Comparison

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,191

1.1% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$18,498

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

24.3%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

514

100% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

57.4%

97 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were .

In 2019, 234 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham. 73.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (196 degrees), 6.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $13,191, which is $−1,309 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $13,191, which is $−1,309 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,498.

In 2019, 84% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 67% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$13,191

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was $13,191. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $−1,309 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$18,498

2019 Value

19.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Fortis Institute-Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,498. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham grew by 19.2%.

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

$8,199

Room and Board

$896

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was of $8,199 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $896. The cost of room and board increased by 7.18% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.92% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

67%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Birmingham received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 1.18% with respect to 2018, when 85% 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.

24.3%

2017 Default Rate

304

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Birmingham has a total enrollment of 514 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 514 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 79.2% Black or African American, 15.8% White, 2.33% Hispanic or Latino, 1.17% Asian, 0.584% Two or More Races, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.6%) and White Female (9.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, both undergraduate and graduate, is 514 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 514 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

62%

2019 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (72%), 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

Black or African American
407
White
81
Hispanic or Latino
12

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 79.2% Black or African American, 15.8% White, 2.33% Hispanic or Latino, 1.17% Asian, 0.584% Two or More Races, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% 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 44.8% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 110 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 (196 degrees awarded). There were 6.53 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 Construction (15 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), and Health (177 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,370,804 people), Medical & health services managers (143,726 people), Pharmacists (133,114 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (128,961 people), and Physicians (98,309 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), and Health (177 degrees).

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, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), and Health (177 degrees).

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 (1,440,252 people), Outpatient care centers (221,078 people), Offices of physicians (213,822 people), Elementary & secondary schools (196,993 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,774 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), and Health (177 degrees).

Degrees

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

172

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, which is 0.36 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (172).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in HVAC Maintenance, which is 9.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 95 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Medical Assistant, which is 15.8 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 41% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Birmingham completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.09% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
196 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (196 degrees awarded). There were 6.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

0.427% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
143 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
53 degrees awarded
White Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american female (143 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (53 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Birmingham has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $167 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.77% average return ($279k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2019, Fortis Institute-Birmingham had a total salary expenditure of $6.66M. Fortis Institute-Birmingham employs 12 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Female Instructors (9), Male Instructors(3), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are: Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2019 Endowment

growth from 2018

Fortis Institute-Birmingham has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Fortis Institute-Birmingham stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Fortis Institute-Birmingham received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$2.46M

2019 Salaries

1.28%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a median of $2.46M in salaries, which represents 36.9% of their overall expenditure ($6.66M) and a 1.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.46% decline from 2017 and a 2.7% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.89M (42.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$619k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a total of $619k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $857k (29.6%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Instructor with 12 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees; Management with 5 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
false

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Female Instructor with 9 employees, Male Instructor with 3 employees, and false with 0 employees.

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

Keep Exploring

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

University

Pennco Tech-Bristol

University

Brightwood Career Institute-Broomall

University

Fortis College-Montgomery

University

InterCoast Colleges-Santa Ana

University