Fortis College-Baton Rouge

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$16,261
1.61% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$25,781
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
482
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
50.4%
59 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Baton Rouge is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Baton Rouge were Medical Assistant (162 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (41 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (35 degrees).

In 2024, 295 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Baton Rouge. 84.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (246 degrees), 7.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is $16,261, which is $552 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is $16,261, which is $552 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,781.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Baton Rouge received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,261
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge was $16,261. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is $552 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$25,781
2024 Value
10.1%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fortis College-Baton Rouge had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,781. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College-Baton Rouge grew by 10.1%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,800
Room and Board
$1,203
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Baton Rouge was of $10,800 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 17.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,203. The cost of books and supplies increased by 33.8% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

87%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Baton Rouge received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.25% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Fortis College-Baton Rouge had a total enrollment of 482 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is 482 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Baton Rouge are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Baton Rouge, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.8% Black or African American, 11.6% White, 2.49% Hispanic or Latino, 1.66% Two or More Races, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Baton Rouge in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.2%) and White Female (8.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Baton Rouge in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 482 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is 482 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Baton Rouge are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

63%
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-Baton Rouge was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Fortis College-Baton Rouge 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
    404 enrolled students
  2. White
    56 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is 83.8% Black or African American, 11.6% White, 2.49% Hispanic or Latino, 1.66% Two or More Races, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 201 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Baton Rouge. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is black or african american (246 degrees awarded). There were 7.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is Medical Assistant (162 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (41 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (35 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Baton Rouge, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees awarded) and Health (260 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-Baton Rouge 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-Baton Rouge in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees awarded) and Health (260 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-Baton Rouge are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Baton Rouge are Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees awarded) and Health (260 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-Baton Rouge 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-Baton Rouge are Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees awarded) and Health (260 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-Baton Rouge.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Medical Assistant
    162 degrees awarded
  2. Pharmacy Technician
    41 degrees awarded
  3. HVAC Maintenance
    35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Baton Rouge was Medical Assistant with 162 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

47
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
248
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Baton Rouge, which is 0.19 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (248).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Baton Rouge in HVAC Maintenance, which is 34 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Baton Rouge in Medical Assistant, which is 39.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

28%
100% Completion Time
45%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from Fortis College-Baton Rouge 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
    246 degrees awarded
  2. White
    32 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is black or african american (246 degrees awarded). There were 7.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

0.678% of degree recipients (2 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
    214 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    32 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Baton Rouge is black or african american female (214 degrees awarded). There were 6.69 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (32 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Fortis College-Baton Rouge had a total salary expenditure of 5.77M. Fortis College-Baton Rouge employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Baton Rouge are Female Instructor (7), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Baton Rouge are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.89M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Fortis College-Baton Rouge paid a median of $1.89M in salaries, which represents 32.8% of their overall expenditure ($5.77M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$672k
Instructional Salaries
11
Number of Employees

In 2024, Fortis College-Baton Rouge paid a total of $672k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% 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 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Baton Rouge were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

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