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Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Private for-profit Birmingham, AL · Urban · Southeast · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
35%
Graduation Rate
$32,886
Earnings (10yr)
$25,946
Net Price
613
Enrollment

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Overview

At Fortis Institute-Birmingham, students can find their niche in practical fields like Health Professions, Mechanic & Repair Tech, Precision Production, and Construction Trades. With an enrollment of 613, this school caters to individuals looking for hands-on training and a pathway into essential careers. The focus here is clearly on skill development, making it a solid choice for those who thrive in a more applied learning environment.

Graduates earn an average of $32,886 after ten years, reflecting the real-world value of the education they receive. While the graduation rate sits at 35%, it’s important to consider that many graduates do find pathways to upward mobility in their careers. The affordability factor also plays a role here, with a substantial 81% of students receiving Pell Grants, which can help ease financial burdens.

Looking at the numbers, the net price after aid comes out to about $25,946, with a median debt of $12,346. This means that students can manage their education without excessively burdening themselves financially. Those who tend to thrive here are often those who are motivated to jump straight into the workforce and are ready to embrace the hands-on training that Fortis offers.

How Fortis Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation35%Earnings 10yr$33KNet Price$26KRetention56%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate81%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$25K$0-30K$26K$30-48K$29K$48-75K$33K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,335
In-State Tuition
$15,335
Out-of-State
$25,946
Avg Net Price
$12,346
Median Debt
81%
Pell Grant Rate
70%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$25,257
Family Income $0–$30K
$26,309
Family Income $30K–$48K
$29,229
Family Income $48K–$75K
$32,927
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$34,430
6 Years After Entry
$30,952
8 Years
$32,886
10 Years
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings
38%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,430 6yr $30,952 8yr $32,886 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 56%
Full-Time Faculty 26%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,361
Diversity Index 0.34
First-Gen Students 55%

Top Programs

Health Professions 55%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 25%
Precision Production 14%
Construction Trades 6%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
77%
White
9%
Hispanic
7%
Black
80%
Asian
0%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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