Fortis College

Houston, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting

A private for-profit institution in Houston, Texas, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Fortis College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 455 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,193 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 52.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.49x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,964 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Clinical Laboratory Science, Heating & Air Conditioning, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Machinist.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,193
Graduation Rate
52.5%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$27,964
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.19x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.49x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
455
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
85.0%
Federal Loan Rate
76.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$27,697
Income $30K–$48K
$28,228
Income $48K–$75K
$31,980

Student Demographics

Women
43.4%
White
4.8%
Black
60.4%
Hispanic
27.5%
Asian
2.2%
Two or More Races
3.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
20.4%

Accreditations

Programs (7)

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Health Services Administration $42,428 1

Undergraduate Certificate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $31,824 60
Clinical Laboratory Science $40,769 32
Heating & Air Conditioning $42,645 25
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $57,077 23
Machinist $39,913 2
Health Services Administration $32,325 2

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