Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 59%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 55th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $45,996 | $53,270 | -5% | #467 of 757 | #414 | $17,667 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $36,485 | $45,551 | -5% | #150 of 226 | #121 | $13,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $31,554 | — | — | — | — | $12,293 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $25,556 | $31,077 | -9% | #517 of 637 | #458 | $9,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $320,799
- Avg rent near campus: $2,011/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 34994 (7.3% cap, Stuart)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,817 | $13,817 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie a good school?
- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology