Fortis College (392415)

www.fortiscollege.edu

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2021 Average Net Price

$23,093

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.58%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

327

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.6%

152 Graduates

About

Fortis College (392415) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College (392415) were Medical Assistant (117 degrees awarded), Sterile Processing Technician (52 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (28 degrees).

In 2021, 225 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College (392415). 77.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (112 degrees), 1.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,093.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College (392415) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,093

2021 Value

1.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College (392415) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,093. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College (392415) grew by 1.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College (392415) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Fortis College (392415) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.78% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College (392415) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.58%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College (392415) was 4.58%, which represents 73 out of the 1593 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis College (392415) had a total enrollment of 327 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College (392415) is 327 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College (392415) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College (392415), both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.4% Black or African American, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% White, 3.67% Two or More Races, 2.45% Asian, and 0.306% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College (392415) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.3%) and Black or African American Male (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College (392415) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 327 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College (392415) is 327 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College (392415) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2021 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 (392415) was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis College (392415) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis College (392415) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
181 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students
White
21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College (392415) is 55.4% Black or African American, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% White, 3.67% Two or More Races, 2.45% Asian, and 0.306% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 123 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College (392415). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College (392415) is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College (392415) is Medical Assistant (117 degrees awarded), followed by Sterile Processing Technician (52 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College (392415), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Health (197 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 (392415) are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College (392415) in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Health (197 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (392415) are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College (392415) are Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Health (197 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (392415) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College (392415) are Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees awarded) and Health (197 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis College (392415).

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
117 degree-majors awarded
Sterile Processing Technician
52 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College (392415) was Medical Assistant with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis College (392415) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

174

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College (392415), which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (174).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College (392415) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College (392415) in HVAC Maintenance, which is 13 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College (392415) in Medical Assistant, which is 8 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from Fortis College (392415) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

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

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis College (392415) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
White
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College (392415) is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

2.67% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College (392415) is black or african american female (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (56 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College (392415) employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College (392415) are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College (392415) are: Management, with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.59M

2021 Salaries

8.55%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College (392415) paid a median of $1.59M in salaries, a 8.55% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$376k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis College (392415) paid a total of $376k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College (392415) was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College (392415) were Management with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College (392415) was Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College (392415).