Fortis College-Orange Park

https://fortis.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,681
    4.11% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,232
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    399
    99.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    34.8%
    31 Graduates

    About

    Fortis College-Orange Park is a higher education institution located in Clay County, FL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Orange Park were Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 degrees), and Dental Assisting (19 degrees).

    In 2024, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Orange Park. 90.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.82% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (54 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (35 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park is $14,681, which is $−216 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park is $14,681, which is $216 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,232.

    In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Orange Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,681
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park was $14,681. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park is $−216 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,232
    2024 Value
    5.94%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Fortis College-Orange Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,232. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College-Orange Park grew by 5.94%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,300
    Room and Board
    $1,101
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Orange Park was of $15,300 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 38.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,101. The cost of books and supplies increased by 43.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    73%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Orange Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.95% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Fortis College-Orange Park had a total enrollment of 399 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Orange Park is 398 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.7% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Orange Park are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Orange Park, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.1% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, and 0.752% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Fortis College-Orange Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.4%), followed by White Female (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.56%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    99.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Fortis College-Orange Park in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 399 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Orange Park is 398 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.7% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Orange Park are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    79%
    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-Orange Park was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Fortis College-Orange Park had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      204 enrolled students
    2. White
      121 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      42 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Orange Park is 51.1% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, and 0.752% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 90 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Orange Park. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Orange Park is black or african american (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (35 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Orange Park is Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 degrees) and Dental Assisting (19 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Orange Park, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (112 degrees awarded).

    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-Orange Park 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-Orange Park in 2024 are Health (112 degrees awarded) (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-Orange Park are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Orange Park are Health (112 degrees awarded) (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-Orange Park are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Orange Park are Health (112 degrees awarded) (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-Orange Park.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      31 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Orange Park was Medical Assistant with 31 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    11
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    101
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Orange Park, which is 0.109 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (101).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Orange Park in Registered Nursing, which is 0.12 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Orange Park in Medical Assistant, which is 9.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Fortis College-Orange Park completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      54 degrees awarded
    2. White
      35 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Orange Park is black or african american (54 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (35 degrees).

    0.893% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      154 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      101 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      100 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Orange Park is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (101 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Fortis College-Orange Park had a total salary expenditure of 6.34M. Fortis College-Orange Park employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Orange Park are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (1).

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

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.19M
    2024 Salaries
    6.08%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Fortis College-Orange Park paid a median of $2.19M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($6.34M) and a 6.08% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.1% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.91% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $507k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Fortis College-Orange Park paid a total of $507k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) 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-Orange Park were Management with 7 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

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