Fortis College-Montgomery

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2015 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,402

20.6% growth from 2014

2021 Average Net Price

$19,888

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.64%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

264

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis College-Montgomery is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, AL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Montgomery were Medical Assistant (96 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (50 degrees), and Dental Assisting (31 degrees).

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Montgomery. 72.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (138 degrees), 4.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Montgomery is $15,402, which is $902 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2015, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Montgomery is $15,402

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,888.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Montgomery received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,402

2015 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2015, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Montgomery was $15,402.

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

Average Net Price

$19,888

2021 Value

5.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Montgomery had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,888. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Montgomery grew by 5.53%.

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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Montgomery received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.2% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

5.64%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Montgomery was 5.64%, which represents 64 out of the 1134 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-Montgomery had a total enrollment of 264 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Montgomery is 264 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Montgomery are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Montgomery, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.6% Black or African American, 9.09% White, 1.52% Hispanic or Latino, 0.379% Asian, and 0.379% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Montgomery in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (68.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.1%) and White Female (6.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Montgomery in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 264 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Montgomery is 264 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Montgomery 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-Montgomery (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

32%

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-Montgomery was 32%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis College-Montgomery had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
234 enrolled students
White
24 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Montgomery is 88.6% Black or African American, 9.09% White, 1.52% Hispanic or Latino, 0.379% Asian, and 0.379% Two or More Races. 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, 81 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Montgomery. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Montgomery is black or african american (138 degrees awarded). There were 4.31 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Montgomery is Medical Assistant (96 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (50 degrees) and Dental Assisting (31 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Montgomery, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees awarded) and Health (127 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-Montgomery 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-Montgomery in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees awarded) and Health (127 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-Montgomery are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Montgomery are Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees awarded) and Health (127 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-Montgomery 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-Montgomery are Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees awarded) and Health (127 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-Montgomery.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
96 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
50 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
31 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Montgomery was Medical Assistant with 96 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

129

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Montgomery, which is 0.372 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (129).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Montgomery in HVAC Maintenance, which is 9 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Montgomery in Medical Assistant, which is 47 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Fortis College-Montgomery completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2015 at Fortis College-Montgomery is Male and White (66.7% 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
138 degrees awarded
White
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Montgomery is black or african american (138 degrees awarded). There were 4.31 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (32 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
102 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
36 degrees awarded
White Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Montgomery is black or african american female (102 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (36 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Montgomery employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Montgomery are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Montgomery are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.29M

2021 Salaries

6.97%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College-Montgomery paid a median of $1.29M in salaries, a 6.97% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$233k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2015, Fortis College-Montgomery paid a total of $233k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.5% 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

5 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2015, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Montgomery was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2015, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Montgomery were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2015)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2015, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Montgomery was Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

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