Fortis College-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting
Fortis College-Columbia is a private for-profit institution in Columbia, South Carolina, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 582 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,368 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 39.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $12,547, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,404 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Dental Support Services, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,368
Graduation Rate
39.2%
Median Debt
$12,547
Average Net Price
$20,404
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.78x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
582
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$14,777
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,777
Pell Grant Rate
77.2%
Federal Loan Rate
72.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$19,599
Income $30K–$48K
$20,526
Income $48K–$75K
$23,866
Student Demographics
Women
72.7%
White
12.7%
Black
79.7%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
2.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
23.7%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools — Institutional Accreditation, Medical Assistant Education (MAAB) - Private schools and programs (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $80,337 | 48 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $35,098 | 44 |
| Dental Support Services | $33,008 | 41 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $46,867 | 40 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Colleges in South Carolina
- Lowest Debt Colleges in South Carolina
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in South Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges in South Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in South Carolina
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