Fortis College-Columbus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$14,723
5.65% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$26,771
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
766
98.6% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
40.1%
65 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Columbus is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fortis College-Columbus were Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), Radiographer (9 degrees), and Surgical Technologist (6 degrees).

In 2024, 241 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Columbus. 80.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (100 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Columbus is $14,723, which is $−986 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Columbus is $14,723, which is $987 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,771.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Columbus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,723
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Columbus was $14,723. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Columbus is $−987 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$26,771
2024 Value
3.31%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fortis College-Columbus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,771. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College-Columbus grew by 3.31%.

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Other Student Expenses

$13,950
Room and Board
$1,124
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Columbus was of $13,950 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.23% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,124. The cost of books and supplies increased by 80.4% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

81%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Columbus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Fortis College-Columbus had a total enrollment of 766 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Columbus is 755 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 98.6% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Columbus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Columbus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51% Black or African American, 27.2% White, 7.7% Asian, 6.92% Two or More Races, 4.31% Hispanic or Latino, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.261% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Columbus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40%), followed by White Female (25.1%) and Black or African American Male (9.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Columbus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 766 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Columbus is 755 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 98.6% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Columbus are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

48%
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-Columbus was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Fortis College-Columbus 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
    391 enrolled students
  2. White
    208 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Columbus is 51% Black or African American, 27.2% White, 7.7% Asian, 6.92% Two or More Races, 4.31% Hispanic or Latino, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.261% 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, 147 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Columbus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Columbus is black or african american (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (87 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fortis College-Columbus is Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (9 degrees) and Surgical Technologist (6 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Columbus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (209 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-Columbus 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-Columbus in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (209 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-Columbus are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Columbus are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (209 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-Columbus 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-Columbus are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (209 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-Columbus.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Medical Assistant
    66 degrees awarded
  2. HVAC Maintenance
    32 degrees awarded
  3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Columbus was Medical Assistant with 66 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

47
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
194
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Columbus, which is 0.242 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (194).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Columbus in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Columbus in Registered Nursing, which is 15.3 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

22%
100% Completion Time
32%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Fortis College-Columbus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    100 degrees awarded
  2. White
    87 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Columbus is black or african american (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (87 degrees).

2.07% of degree recipients (5 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
    79 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    77 degrees awarded
  3. Asian Female
    26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Columbus is black or african american female (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (77 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Fortis College-Columbus had a total salary expenditure of 12.8M. Fortis College-Columbus employs 31 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Columbus are Female Instructor (22), and Male Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Columbus are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 14 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.96M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Fortis College-Columbus paid a median of $4.96M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($12.8M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$2.2M
Instructional Salaries
31
Number of Employees

In 2024, Fortis College-Columbus paid a total of $2.2M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.4% 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-Columbus were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

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