Fortis Institute-Birmingham

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,497

0.126% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,197

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

539

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.6%

91 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Medical Assistant (99 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (55 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (33 degrees).

In 2021, 241 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham. 69.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (194 degrees), 6.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $13,497, which is $−1,003 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $13,497, which is $−1,003 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 $21,197.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,497

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was $13,497. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $−1,003 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$21,197

2021 Value

42%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,197. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham grew by 42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham (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

$8,100

Room and Board

$1,065

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was of $8,100 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,065. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.64% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Birmingham (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.

5.53%

2019 Default Rate

100

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was 5.53%, which represents 100 out of the 1807 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 Institute-Birmingham had a total enrollment of 539 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 539 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.5% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 2.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Two or More Races, and 0.928% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (23%) and White Female (7.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 539 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 539 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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 Institute-Birmingham (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

29%

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 Institute-Birmingham was 29%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis Institute-Birmingham had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
450 enrolled students
White
57 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 83.5% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 2.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Two or More Races, and 0.928% Asian. 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, 93 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Birmingham. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (194 degrees awarded). There were 6.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (29 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Medical Assistant (99 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (55 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), and Health (168 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 Institute-Birmingham are Registered nurses (1,332,421 people), Medical & health services managers (145,831 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), and Health (168 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 Institute-Birmingham are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), and Health (168 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 Institute-Birmingham are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,555 people), Outpatient care centers (215,313 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,916 people), Offices of physicians (192,264 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,188 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), and Health (168 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 Institute-Birmingham.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
99 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
55 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Medical Assistant with 99 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

167

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, which is 0.443 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (167).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in HVAC Maintenance, which is 6.86 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Medical Assistant, which is 32 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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
194 degrees awarded
White
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (194 degrees awarded). There were 6.69 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (29 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
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
50 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american female (144 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (50 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Birmingham employs 15 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.7M

2021 Salaries

3.16%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a median of $2.7M in salaries, a 3.16% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$827k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a total of $827k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% 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

15 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 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 Institute-Birmingham was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Birmingham.