Fortis College-Columbia

Private for-profit certificate school in Columbia, SC that costs an average of $26,416 a year after financial aid and graduates 52% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,416
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,843

Private for-profitMidsize city582 undergraduates

Cost of Fortis College-Columbia

Total cost of attendance (per year)$33,539
Tuition and fees, in-state$15,535
Books and supplies$1,218
Average net price after aid$26,416

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$26,172
$30,001–48,000$25,806
$48,001–75,000$27,538
$75,001–110,000$31,094
$110,001+$33,539

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Fortis College-Columbia's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate52%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,258
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,843
Rank in South Carolina (earnings)6th of 29 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,667
Typical monthly loan payment$144 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants77%
Students with federal loans71%

Majors and programs at Fortis College-Columbia

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (3)

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing84$75,474$29,977

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About Fortis College-Columbia

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationColumbia, SC
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates582
Student-to-faculty ratio29 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Websitefortis.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Fortis College-Columbia cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $33,539 a year (tuition and fees: $15,535). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,416 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $26,172.

How much do Fortis College-Columbia graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,843 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 29 similar colleges in South Carolina.

What is Fortis College-Columbia's graduation rate?

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.