Fortis Institute-Towson

Towson, MD · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting

A private for-profit institution in Towson, Maryland, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, Fortis Institute-Towson serves students across multiple degree programs. With 354 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. The graduation rate is 41.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,547, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $31,549 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Dental Support Services, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, and Health Services Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$36,368

Graduation Rate

41.1%

Median Debt

$12,547

Average Net Price

$31,549

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

1.15x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.9x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

354

Admission Rate

Not reported

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

48.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition

Not reported

Out-of-State Tuition

Not reported

Pell Grant Rate

76.4%

Federal Loan Rate

68.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$31,083

Income $30K–$48K

$32,057

Income $48K–$75K

$32,435

Income $110K+

$37,479

Student Demographics

Women

72.7%

White

3.4%

Black

89.5%

Hispanic

2.5%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More Races

2.0%

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)
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)

Programs (13)

Associate (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Dental Support Services	$47,706	Not reported
Health Services Administration	$32,453	Not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$54,955	Not reported
Registered Nursing	$80,337	Not reported

Undergraduate Certificate (9)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting	$35,098	82
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Not reported	48
Dental Support Services	$33,008	30
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	$30,445	22
Health Services Administration	$35,976	11
Heating & Air Conditioning	$46,867	Not reported
Machinist	$47,340	Not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$43,627	Not reported
Practical Nursing	$63,504	Not reported