Fortis College-Dothan

www.fortiscollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$19,120

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

154

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis College-Dothan is a higher education institution located in Houston County, AL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Dothan were Medical Assistant (52 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (12 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (9 degrees).

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Dothan. 86.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (54 degrees), 3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Dothan was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 912 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,120.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Dothan received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,120

2023 Value

22%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis College-Dothan had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,120. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis College-Dothan grew by 22%.

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

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Dothan received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.2% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Dothan (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-Dothan was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 912 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-Dothan had a total enrollment of 154 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Dothan is 154 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Dothan are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Dothan, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.1% Black or African American, 23.4% White, 1.95% Two or More Races, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.649% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.649% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Dothan in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.9%) and White Female (17.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Dothan in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 154 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Dothan is 154 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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-Dothan was 76%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
111 enrolled students
White
36 enrolled students
Two or More Races
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Dothan is 72.1% Black or African American, 23.4% White, 1.95% Two or More Races, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.649% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.649% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 53 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Dothan. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Dothan is black or african american (54 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Dothan is Medical Assistant (52 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (12 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Dothan, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees awarded) and Health (61 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-Dothan 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-Dothan in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees awarded) and Health (61 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-Dothan are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Dothan are Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees awarded) and Health (61 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-Dothan 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-Dothan are Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees awarded) and Health (61 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-Dothan.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
52 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
12 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Dothan was Medical Assistant with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Dothan, which is 0.159 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (63).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Dothan in HVAC Maintenance, which is 5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 52 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis College-Dothan in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Fortis College-Dothan completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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 (2023)

Black or African American
54 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Dothan is black or african american (54 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded
White Female
13 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Dothan is black or african american female (49 degrees awarded). There were 3.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (13 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$621k

2023 Salaries

7.31%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Fortis College-Dothan paid a median of $621k in salaries, a 7.31% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.43% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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