Fortis Institute-Pensacola

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,742

5.23% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,159

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.64%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

668

85.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.6%

68 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Pensacola is a higher education institution located in Escambia County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fortis Institute-Pensacola were Registered Nursing (82 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Pensacola. 89.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (123 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (66 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is $14,742, which is $242 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is $14,742, which is $242 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,159.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Pensacola received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,742

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was $14,742. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is $242 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$26,159

2021 Value

22.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Pensacola had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,159. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Pensacola grew by 22.8%.

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

$9,810

Room and Board

$1,145

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was of $9,810 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 $1,145. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Pensacola received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.79% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Pensacola (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 Institute-Pensacola 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 Institute-Pensacola had a total enrollment of 668 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is 574 students and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Pensacola, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.6% White, 39.1% Black or African American, 3.59% Hispanic or Latino, 3.44% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, and 0.599% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by Black or African American Female (37.8%) and White Male (5.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 668 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is 574 and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Pensacola 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-Pensacola (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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-Pensacola was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis Institute-Pensacola had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
338 enrolled students
Black or African American
261 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is 50.6% White, 39.1% Black or African American, 3.59% Hispanic or Latino, 3.44% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, and 0.599% 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, 180 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Pensacola. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is white (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (66 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is Registered Nursing (82 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Pensacola, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (196 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 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-Pensacola are Registered nurses (1,332,143 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 Institute-Pensacola in 2021 are Health (196 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Health (196 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 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-Pensacola are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,625 people), Outpatient care centers (215,115 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,841 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,561 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Health (196 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 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-Pensacola.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
66 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
37 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was Medical Assistant with 66 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

203

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Pensacola, which is 0.113 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (203).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in HVAC Maintenance, which is 4.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in Registered Nursing, which is 15.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Pensacola completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (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)

White
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American
66 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is white (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (66 degrees).

1.77% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
110 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is white female (110 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (57 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Pensacola employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are: Management, with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.82M

2021 Salaries

8.81%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Pensacola paid a median of $2.82M in salaries, a 8.81% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Pensacola paid a total of $1.01M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.9% 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

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Pensacola were Management with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 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-Pensacola was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

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