Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,004

1.63% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,406

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

461

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45%

59 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) were Medical Assistant (99 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (27 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (22 degrees).

In 2023, 194 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738). 84% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (161 degrees), 7.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is $16,004, which is $840 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,796 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is $16,004, which is $840 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,406.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,004

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) was $16,004. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is $840 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,406

2023 Value

10.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,406. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) (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

$9,225

Room and Board

$899

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) was of $9,225 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.89% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $899. The cost of books and supplies increased by 17.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.95% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1796 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-Baton Rouge (439738) had a total enrollment of 461 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is 461 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738), both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.6% Black or African American, 11.9% White, 3.25% Hispanic or Latino, 0.868% Two or More Races, 0.868% Asian, and 0.434% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (68.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.1%) and White Female (8.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 461 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is 461 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 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-Baton Rouge (439738) was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
376 enrolled students
White
55 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is 81.6% Black or African American, 11.9% White, 3.25% Hispanic or Latino, 0.868% Two or More Races, 0.868% Asian, and 0.434% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 4 students (0.868%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 132 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is black or african american (161 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 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-Baton Rouge (439738) is Medical Assistant (99 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (27 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (167 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-Baton Rouge (439738) are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (167 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-Baton Rouge (439738) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (167 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) are Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees awarded) and Health (167 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738).

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
99 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
27 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) 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 College-Baton Rouge (439738) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

163

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738), which is 0.19 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) in HVAC Maintenance, which is 4.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) in Medical Assistant, which is 32 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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 2023 at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
161 degrees awarded
White
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is black or african american (161 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (21 degrees).

0.515% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
137 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
24 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) is black or african american female (137 degrees awarded). There were 5.71 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (24 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 6 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.61M

2023 Salaries

4.05%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) paid a median of $1.61M in salaries, a 4.05% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.56% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$622k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) paid a total of $622k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738) was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College-Baton Rouge (439738).

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