Fortis Institute

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2021 Average Net Price

$19,739

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.58%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

300

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.2%

172 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute were Medical Assistant (118 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (43 degrees), and Dental Assisting (29 degrees).

In 2021, 238 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute. 79.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (127 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,739.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,739

2021 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,739. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute grew by 8%.

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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.41% with respect to 2020, when 71% 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.

4.58%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute was 4.58%, which represents 73 out of the 1593 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 300 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 300 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 45.3% Hispanic or Latino, 44.3% Black or African American, 5% White, 2.67% Two or More Races, 0.667% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.333% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (34.7%) and Black or African American Male (9.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 300 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute is 300 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

61%

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 was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
136 enrolled students
Black or African American
133 enrolled students
White
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute is 45.3% Hispanic or Latino, 44.3% Black or African American, 5% White, 2.67% Two or More Races, 0.667% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.333% Asian. 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 140 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 (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute is Medical Assistant (118 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (43 degrees) and Dental Assisting (29 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (43 degrees awarded) and Health (195 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 (1,331,984 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 in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (43 degrees awarded) and Health (195 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Mechanical Technologies (43 degrees awarded) and Health (195 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 are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute are Mechanical Technologies (43 degrees awarded) and Health (195 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.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
118 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
43 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute was Medical Assistant with 118 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 2021

189

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute, which is 0.259 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (189).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in HVAC Maintenance, which is 7.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 22.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from Fortis Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis Institute is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

Hispanic or Latino
127 degrees awarded
Black or African American
86 degrees awarded
White
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute is hispanic or latino (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

2.94% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
104 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute is hispanic or latino female (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (65 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute employs 8 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute are: Management, with 5 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2M

2021 Salaries

1.55%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis Institute paid a median of $2M in salaries, a 1.55% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$465k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis Institute paid a total of $465k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute was Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute were Management with 5 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 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 was Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

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