Fortis College-Orange Park

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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 $−1,028 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-Orange Park is $14,681, which is $1,029 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 $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 $−1,029 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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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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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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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 71.4% 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 (75%), 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 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% 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%.

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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. Black or African American Female
    50 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    32 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Orange Park is black or african american female (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (32 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
0%
growth 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 0% growth from the previous year.

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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 $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-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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