Fortis Institute-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting

Fortis Institute-Cookeville is a private for-profit institution in Cookeville, Tennessee, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 334 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,509 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 38.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $13,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.65x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,582 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Clinical Laboratory Science.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,509
Graduation Rate
38.9%
Median Debt
$13,000
Average Net Price
$23,582
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.73x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.65x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
334
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$15,120
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,120
Pell Grant Rate
78.1%
Federal Loan Rate
84.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$22,635
Income $30K–$48K
$23,399
Income $48K–$75K
$23,928

Student Demographics

Women
64.2%
White
82.9%
Black
6.6%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.5%

Accreditations

Programs (5)

Associate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $76,482 47
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $56,075 16
Clinical Laboratory Science $47,865 7

Undergraduate Certificate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $33,718 39
Heating & Air Conditioning $50,471 15

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