Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
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-Cookeville, 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: 40th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). 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-Cookeville
Median pay of associate's degree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,516 | $76,482 | -5% | #641 of 962 | #447 | $29,028 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $40,994 | $56,075 | -14% | #478 of 560 | #411 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $47,865 | -17% | #52 of 57 | #48 | — |
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-Cookeville Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $303,762
- Avg rent near campus: $1,442/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38506 (3.9% cap, Cookeville)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,450 | $14,450 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Fortis Institute-Cookeville a good school?
- Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): 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