Fortis Institute-Birmingham

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,138
    4.12% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,960
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    613
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    33.7%
    56 Graduates

    About

    Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Medical Assistant (55 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (45 degrees), and Dental Assisting (32 degrees).

    In 2024, 180 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham. 52.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (137 degrees), 7.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $15,138, which is $241 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $15,138, which is $241 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 $25,960.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,138
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was $15,138. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $241 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,960
    2024 Value
    14.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Fortis Institute-Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,960. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham grew by 14.2%.

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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

    $11,025
    Room and Board
    $1,433
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was of $11,025 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.823% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,433. The cost of books and supplies increased by 39.8% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    82% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.5% with respect to 2023, when 80% 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 Institute-Birmingham had a total enrollment of 613 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 613 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 80.3% Black or African American, 8.97% White, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 1.96% Two or More Races, 0.489% Asian, and 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42%), followed by Black or African American Male (37.1%) and White Male (5.15%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 613 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 613 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    56%
    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-Birmingham was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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
      492 enrolled students
    2. White
      55 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      42 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 80.3% Black or African American, 8.97% White, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 1.96% Two or More Races, 0.489% Asian, and 0.326% 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, 8 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 (137 degrees awarded). There were 7.21 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Medical Assistant (55 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (45 degrees) and Dental Assisting (32 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), and Construction (11 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 (1,490,164 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,242 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Construction (11 degrees), and Health (99 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-Birmingham are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

    The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Construction (11 degrees), and Health (99 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-Birmingham are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,665 people), Outpatient care centers (275,585 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,961 people), Offices of physicians (199,841 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,401 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Construction (11 degrees), and Health (99 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-Birmingham.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      55 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      45 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Medical Assistant with 55 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    86
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    94
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, which is 0.915 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (94).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in HVAC Maintenance, which is 44 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Medical Assistant, which is 12.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    36%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Birmingham completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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 (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      137 degrees awarded
    2. White
      19 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (137 degrees awarded). There were 7.21 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (19 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      292 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      244 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      189 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american female (292 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (244 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Fortis Institute-Birmingham had a total salary expenditure of 6.77M. Fortis Institute-Birmingham employs 9 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Female Instructor (7), and Male Instructor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 9 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.14M
    2024 Salaries
    8.06%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a median of $2.14M in salaries, which represents 31.6% of their overall expenditure ($6.77M) and a 8.06% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.1% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.481% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $579k
    Instructional Salaries
    9
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a total of $579k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% 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-Birmingham were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

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