Fortis Institute

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

Fortis Institute, based in Houston, Texas, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 422 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. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 64.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.49x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,332 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Heating & Air Conditioning, Clinical Laboratory Science, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Dental Support Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,193
Graduation Rate
64.3%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$18,332
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.81x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.49x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
422
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
79.0%
Federal Loan Rate
67.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$17,756
Income $30K–$48K
$18,593
Income $48K–$75K
$20,258
Income $110K+
$24,474

Student Demographics

Women
43.4%
White
5.2%
Black
60.9%
Hispanic
29.9%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
2.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
20.4%

Accreditations

Programs (7)

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Health Services Administration $42,428 8

Undergraduate Certificate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $31,824 78
Heating & Air Conditioning $42,645 32
Clinical Laboratory Science $40,769 32
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $57,077 16
Dental Support Services $31,643 15
Health Services Administration $32,325 8

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