Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting

Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a private for-profit institution in Birmingham, Alabama, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 613 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,886 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $12,346, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.66x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,946 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Dental Support Services, Heating & Air Conditioning, Machinist, and Health Services Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,886
Graduation Rate
35.1%
Median Debt
$12,346
Average Net Price
$25,946
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.27x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.66x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
613
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$15,335
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,335
Pell Grant Rate
81.0%
Federal Loan Rate
70.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$25,257
Income $30K–$48K
$26,309
Income $48K–$75K
$29,229
Income $110K+
$32,927

Student Demographics

Women
76.9%
White
9.0%
Black
80.3%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
2.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.6%

Accreditations

Programs (8)

Associate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Dental Support Services Not reported 25
Clinical Laboratory Science $47,493 9

Undergraduate Certificate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $31,077 71
Heating & Air Conditioning $45,551 23
Machinist Not reported 23
Dental Support Services Not reported 18
Health Services Administration $27,675 11
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 8

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