D
Below Average
Score: 43/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

Fortis College

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Houston, Texas 77082
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

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: 45%
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
C
47/100
Resources
D
38/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
17/100

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

357
Total Enrollment
45%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
26.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fortis College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,193
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,765
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
63.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
85.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 53rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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 College

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$36,726$57,077-1%#141 of 290#153$20,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$30,110$42,645-11%#179 of 226#164$13,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$34,909$40,769+5%#39 of 109#33$9,500
Precision Metal Working$28,893$39,913-18%#323 of 365#330$12,289
Health and Medical Administrative Services$23,887$32,325-9%#388 of 496#372$10,529
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$23,420$31,824-7%#482 of 637#481$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.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $252,908
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,292/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77083 (5.7% cap, Houston)

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🏆 Where Fortis College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#13
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
of 21 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

81%
Receive Any Aid
77%
Receive Pell Grants
69%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

357
Total Students
66%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Hispanic 28%
Black 63%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fortis College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Fortis College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Fortis College?
The graduation rate at Fortis College is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Fortis College a good school?
Fortis College has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): 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
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Fortis College?
Fortis College has a total enrollment of 357 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology