Fortis Institute

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2024 Average Net Price
$18,473
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
422
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
67.5%
85 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute were Medical Assistant (93 degrees awarded), Sterile Processing Technician (63 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (36 degrees).

In 2024, 228 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute. 80.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (112 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,473.

In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,473
2024 Value
21%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fortis Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,473. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis Institute grew by 21%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

79%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.33% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Fortis Institute had a total enrollment of 422 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 422 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.9% Black or African American, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% White, 2.13% Two or More Races, 0.948% Asian, and 0.237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26%) and Black or African American Male (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 422 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 422 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

73%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute was 73%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    257 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    126 enrolled students
  3. White
    22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute is 60.9% Black or African American, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% White, 2.13% Two or More Races, 0.948% Asian, and 0.237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2024, 138 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute is Medical Assistant (93 degrees awarded), followed by Sterile Processing Technician (63 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (36 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,738 people), Outpatient care centers (275,151 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,623 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,390 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees awarded) and Health (192 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Medical Assistant
    93 degrees awarded
  2. Sterile Processing Technician
    63 degrees awarded
  3. HVAC Maintenance
    36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute was Medical Assistant with 93 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

45
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
183
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute, which is 0.246 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (183).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in HVAC Maintenance, which is 4.14 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 22.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

38%
100% Completion Time
62%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from Fortis Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    112 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    95 degrees awarded
  3. White
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (95 degrees).

1.32% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    86 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    79 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute is black or african american female (86 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (79 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Fortis Institute had a total salary expenditure of 5.52M. Fortis Institute employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.98M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Fortis Institute paid a median of $1.98M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($5.52M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$772k
Instructional Salaries
11
Number of Employees

In 2024, Fortis Institute paid a total of $772k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $172k (22.8%) for similar Unknown.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

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