Fortis Institute
Houston, TX · Private for-profit · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$18,332Average net price / year
67%Graduation rate
$33,193Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$9,500Median debt at graduation
422Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- —
- Total cost of attendance
- $24,474
- Average net price
- $18,332
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $17,756
- $30–48k
- $18,593
- $48–75k
- $20,258
- $110k+
- $24,474
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $32,765
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,193
- Median debt (graduates)
- $9,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 79%
- Students with federal loans
- 68%
Programs: what graduates earn
7 of 7 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | $36,726 | $20,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 32 | $34,909 | $9,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 32 | $30,110 | $13,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | $23,887 | $10,529 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 78 | $23,420 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 15 | $19,835 | $13,000 |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | $35,034 | $18,951 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 422
- Part-time
- 0%
- Women / men
- 69% / 31%
- White
- 5%
- Hispanic
- 30%
- Black
- 61%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 22:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $52,632 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 31%
- Accreditor
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Website
- www.fortis.edu
- Also known as
- Fortis Institute - Houston North
Most popular fields
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies – 28% of degrees
- Health Professions – 72% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fortis Institute cost?
The average net price after grants is $18,332 per year; in-state tuition and fees are — and the full cost of attendance is $24,474.
How much do Fortis Institute graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $33,193 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest Houston, TX · Private for-profit · 4,530 students |
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| University of St Thomas Houston, TX · Private nonprofit · 3,220 students |
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| Houston Christian University Houston, TX · Private nonprofit · 2,886 students |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.