Fortis College

www.fortis.edu

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2024 Average Net Price
$19,074
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
315
100% Full-Time
2016 Graduation Rate
31.6%
43 Graduates

About

Fortis College is a higher education institution located in Mobile County, AL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College were Medical Assistant (69 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (40 degrees), and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (95 degrees), 2.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,074.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,074
2024 Value
9.44%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fortis College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,074. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College grew by 9.44%.

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College was of $0 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2017 and 2024.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

84%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Fortis College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.33% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Fortis College had a total enrollment of 315 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 315 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% Black or African American, 21% White, 3.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.952% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.317% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.8%) and White Female (14.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 315 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College is 315 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

43%
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 College was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Fortis College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    220 enrolled students
  2. White
    66 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College is 69.8% Black or African American, 21% White, 3.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.952% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.317% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2024, 58 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College is black or african american (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College is Medical Assistant (69 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (40 degrees) and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 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 College 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 College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 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 College are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College are Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 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 College 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 College are Mechanical Technologies (40 degrees awarded) and Health (104 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 College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Medical Assistant
    69 degrees awarded
  2. HVAC Maintenance
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    21 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College was Medical Assistant with 69 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

43
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
101
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College, which is 0.426 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (101).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in HVAC Maintenance, which is 7 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College in Medical Assistant, which is 12.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

24%
100% Completion Time
45%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Fortis College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    95 degrees awarded
  2. White
    33 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College is black or african american (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

0.694% of degree recipients (1 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
    68 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    27 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College is black or african american female (68 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (27 degrees).

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Operations

false Fortis College employs 3 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College are Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College are: Management, with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.17M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Fortis College paid a median of $1.17M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$111k
Instructional Salaries
3
Number of Employees

In 2016, Fortis College paid a total of $111k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.69% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College were Management with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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