Fortis College-Columbia

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,054

0.832% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,943

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.16%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

438

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.4%

75 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Columbia were Dental Assisting (80 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (65 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (42 degrees).

In 2021, 214 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Columbia. 78.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (159 degrees), 3.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Columbia is $14,054, which is $−446 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Columbia is $14,054, which is $−446 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,943.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,054

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Columbia was $14,054. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Columbia is $−446 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis College-Columbia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,943

2021 Value

1.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,943. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Columbia grew by 1.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Columbia (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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,836

Room and Board

$1,058

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Columbia was of $7,836 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 17.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,058. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.12% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis College-Columbia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.75% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Columbia (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.

4.16%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Columbia was 4.16%, which represents 76 out of the 1829 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-Columbia had a total enrollment of 438 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Columbia is 438 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% Black or African American, 18% White, 2.28% Two or More Races, 2.05% Hispanic or Latino, 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (16%) and White Female (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Columbia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 438 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Columbia is 438 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

40%

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-Columbia was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis College-Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
336 enrolled students
White
79 enrolled students
Two or More Races
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Columbia is 76.7% Black or African American, 18% White, 2.28% Two or More Races, 2.05% Hispanic or Latino, 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.228% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 122 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Columbia is black or african american (159 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Columbia is Dental Assisting (80 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (65 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (42 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees awarded) and Health (172 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-Columbia 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-Columbia in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees awarded) and Health (172 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-Columbia are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Columbia are Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees awarded) and Health (172 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-Columbia 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-Columbia are Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees awarded) and Health (172 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-Columbia.

Most Common (2021)

Dental Assisting
80 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
65 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
42 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Columbia was Dental Assisting with 80 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

168

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Columbia, which is 0.274 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (168).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College-Columbia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Columbia in HVAC Maintenance, which is 9.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Columbia in Dental Assisting, which is 19 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% of students graduating from Fortis College-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis College-Columbia is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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
159 degrees awarded
White
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Columbia is black or african american (159 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

0.467% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
123 degrees awarded
White Female
39 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Columbia is black or african american female (123 degrees awarded). There were 3.15 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (39 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Columbia employs 9 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Columbia are Female Instructor (7), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Columbia are: Management, with 7 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.42M

2021 Salaries

0.725%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College-Columbia paid a median of $2.42M in salaries, a 0.725% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$580k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis College-Columbia paid a total of $580k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Columbia was Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Columbia were Management with 7 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 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-Columbia was Female Instructor with 7 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College-Columbia.