Fortis Institute

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2023 Average Net Price

$15,269

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

332

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.5%

88 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute were Medical Assistant (78 degrees awarded), Sterile Processing Technician (32 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees).

In 2023, 189 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute. 76.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (100 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,157 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,269.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,269

2023 Value

28.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,269. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis Institute grew by 28.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute (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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute (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 Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2157 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 had a total enrollment of 332 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 332 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.2% Black or African American, 38% Hispanic or Latino, 6.63% White, 2.11% Two or More Races, 0.602% Asian, and 0.301% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (33.5%) and Black or African American Male (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 332 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 332 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Institute was 60%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
170 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
126 enrolled students
White
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute is 51.2% Black or African American, 38% Hispanic or Latino, 6.63% White, 2.11% Two or More Races, 0.602% Asian, and 0.301% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 99 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute is hispanic or latino (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute is Medical Assistant (78 degrees awarded), followed by Sterile Processing Technician (32 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (157 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 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 Institute in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (157 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 Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (157 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,406 people), Outpatient care centers (237,648 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,940 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees awarded) and Health (157 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 Institute.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
78 degrees awarded
Sterile Processing Technician
32 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute was Medical Assistant with 78 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

144

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute, which is 0.313 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (144).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 18.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Fortis Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fortis Institute is Female and Hispanic or Latino (76.6% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

Hispanic or Latino
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute is hispanic or latino (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute is hispanic or latino female (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (48 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute employs 9 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 6 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.85M

2023 Salaries

3.21%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Fortis Institute paid a median of $1.85M in salaries, a 3.21% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.35% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.55% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$566k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fortis Institute paid a total of $566k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

9 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 Institute was Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 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 Institute was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

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

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