Fortis College-Dothan

www.fortiscollege.edu

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2021 Average Net Price

$12,351

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.14%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

141

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis College-Dothan is a higher education institution located in Houston County, AL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Dothan were Medical Assistant (62 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (17 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (17 degrees).

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Dothan. 80.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (73 degrees), 3.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (21 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,351.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Dothan received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$12,351

2021 Value

0.709%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Dothan had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,351. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Dothan grew by 0.709%.

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

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Dothan received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.23% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

7.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Dothan was 7.14%, which represents 65 out of the 911 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-Dothan had a total enrollment of 141 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Dothan is 141 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Dothan are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Dothan, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% Black or African American, 24.8% White, 1.42% Asian, and 1.42% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Dothan in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (59.6%), followed by White Female (15.6%) and Black or African American Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Dothan in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 141 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Dothan is 141 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College-Dothan (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-Dothan was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis College-Dothan had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
102 enrolled students
White
35 enrolled students
Asian
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Dothan is 72.3% Black or African American, 24.8% White, 1.42% Asian, and 1.42% Hispanic or Latino. 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, 58 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Dothan. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Dothan is black or african american (73 degrees awarded). There were 3.48 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (21 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Dothan is Medical Assistant (62 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (17 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (17 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Dothan, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees awarded) and Health (79 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-Dothan 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-Dothan in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees awarded) and Health (79 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-Dothan are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Dothan are Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees awarded) and Health (79 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-Dothan 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-Dothan are Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees awarded) and Health (79 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-Dothan.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
62 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
17 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Dothan was Medical Assistant with 62 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Dothan, which is 0.247 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (77).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Dothan in HVAC Maintenance, which is 7.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Dothan in Medical Assistant, which is 30 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Fortis College-Dothan completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
73 degrees awarded
White
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Dothan is black or african american (73 degrees awarded). There were 3.48 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (21 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
60 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Dothan is black or african american female (60 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (17 degrees).