Fortis Institute

Private for-profit certificate school in Houston, TX that costs an average of $23,341 a year after financial aid and graduates 61% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,341
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
61%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,768

Private for-profitLarge city422 undergraduates

Cost of Fortis Institute

Total cost of attendance (per year)$29,809
Average net price after aid$23,341

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$23,012
$30,001–48,000$24,220
$48,001–75,000$24,117
$75,001–110,000$29,809
$110,001+$22,414

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate61%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,171
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,768
Rank in Texas (earnings)44th of 160 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,000
Typical monthly loan payment$102 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants78%
Students with federal loans67%

Majors and programs at Fortis Institute

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

Certificate programs (6)

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services16$36,275—

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About Fortis Institute

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationHouston, TX
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates422
Student-to-faculty ratio22 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitefortis.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Fortis Institute cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $29,809 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,341 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $23,012.

How much do Fortis Institute graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $39,768 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 44th of 160 similar colleges in Texas.

What is Fortis Institute's graduation rate?

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.