Fortis Institute-Towson
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Graduation Rate: 39%
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-Towson, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 47th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). 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-Towson
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 | $49,956 | $63,504 | +13% | #197 of 757 | #442 | $19,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | $31,899 | $47,340 | -3% | #195 of 365 | #323 | $13,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $35,785 | $46,867 | -3% | #124 of 226 | #197 | $13,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $36,243 | $43,627 | -24% | #257 of 290 | #281 | $6,333 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $29,157 | $35,976 | +1% | #251 of 496 | #424 | $11,701 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $27,198 | $35,098 | +2% | #299 of 637 | #533 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $24,564 | $33,008 | -2% | #193 of 332 | #298 | $13,000 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $29,449 | $30,445 | +3% | #82 of 199 | #139 | $7,600 |
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-Towson Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $608,635
- Avg rent near campus: $1,996/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21215 (6.5% cap, Baltimore)
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Careers that graduates from Fortis Institute-Towson's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology