Fortis Institute-Towson

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,157

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.16%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

510

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis Institute-Towson is a higher education institution located in Baltimore County, MD. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Towson were Medical Assistant (120 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (43 degrees), and Medical Office Assistant (38 degrees).

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Towson. 97.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (204 degrees), 5.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,157.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Towson received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,157

2021 Value

16.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Towson had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,157. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Towson grew by 16.9%.

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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Towson received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.41% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Towson (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 Institute-Towson 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 Institute-Towson had a total enrollment of 510 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Towson is 510 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Towson are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Towson, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.6% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 3.53% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, and 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Towson in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (73.5%), followed by White Female (10.4%) and Black or African American Male (6.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Towson in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 510 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Towson is 510 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

45%

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-Towson was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis Institute-Towson had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
406 enrolled students
White
54 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
18 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Towson is 79.6% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 3.53% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, and 0.588% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 260 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Towson. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Towson is black or african american (204 degrees awarded). There were 5.67 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Towson is Medical Assistant (120 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (43 degrees) and Medical Office Assistant (38 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Towson, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees awarded) and Health (234 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-Towson 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-Towson in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees awarded) and Health (234 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-Towson are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Towson are Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees awarded) and Health (234 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-Towson are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,537 people), Outpatient care centers (215,028 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,642 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,331 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Towson are Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees awarded) and Health (234 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-Towson.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
120 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
43 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Towson was Medical Assistant with 120 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

268

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Towson, which is 0.0299 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (268).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Towson in Pharmacy Technician, which is 0.25 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis Institute-Towson in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Towson completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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
204 degrees awarded
White
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Towson is black or african american (204 degrees awarded). There were 5.67 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

2.17% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
198 degrees awarded
White Female
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Towson is black or african american female (198 degrees awarded). There were 5.66 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (35 degrees).