C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Fortis Institute

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Houston, Texas 77060
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: 62%
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
C
46/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

332
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fortis Institute, 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
67.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
79%
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 Institute

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%#142 of 290#154$20,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$30,110$42,645-11%#181 of 226#165$13,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$34,909$40,769+5%#40 of 109#34$9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services$23,887$32,325-9%#389 of 496#373$10,529
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$23,420$31,824-7%#483 of 637#482$9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$19,835$31,643-6%#236 of 332#238$13,000

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: $194,329
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,061/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77076 (6.9% cap, Houston)

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🏆 Where Fortis Institute Ranks

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

#4
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

85%
Receive Any Aid
82%
Receive Pell Grants
78%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

332
Total Students
80%
Women
55%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Hispanic 38%
Black 51%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fortis Institute?
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 Institute?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Fortis Institute?
The graduation rate at Fortis Institute is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Fortis Institute a good school?
Fortis Institute has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): 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 Institute?
Fortis Institute has a total enrollment of 332 students.

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