Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Fortis at a Glance

For Profit
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Midsize
Campus Setting
539
Students Enrolled
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
37%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Fortis

$14,561
Avg Tuition
$7,865
Average Loan

Tuition History

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$13,649
2022$13,655
2023$14,979
2024$14,561

Popular Academic Programs

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
  • Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
  • Precision Metal Working
  • Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Certificate (< 2yrs)308
Associate's Degree68

Fortis Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

82%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Fortis students borrow an average of $7,865 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Fortis Institute-Birmingham$7,865
Allied Health, Medicine, and Nursing Colleges Avg$8,071

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
$14,561
37.0%
82.0%
Health and Tech Junior Colleges
$22,199
59.3%
68.6%
For Profit
$18,164
62.0%
67.9%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,652
40.3%
31.8%
Alabama
$12,005
42.3%
45.1%

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