Fortis Institute-Birmingham

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,741

9.22% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$28,314

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

381

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

36.6%

74 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Medical Assistant (80 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (47 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2022, 224 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (187 degrees), 7.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $14,741, which is $−200 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1796 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $14,741, which is $201 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,314.

In 2022, 84% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,741

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was $14,741. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $−201 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Birmingham (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,314

2022 Value

33.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Fortis Institute-Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,314. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham grew by 33.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Birmingham (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,980

Room and Board

$1,237

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was of $10,980 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 35.6% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,237. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Birmingham received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 4.55% with respect to 2021, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Birmingham (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1796 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Birmingham had a total enrollment of 381 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 381 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74% Black or African American, 13.9% White, 6.04% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.787% Asian, and 0.525% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.6%) and White Female (8.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 381 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 381 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis Institute-Birmingham (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis Institute-Birmingham had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Birmingham (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
282 enrolled students
White
53 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 74% Black or African American, 13.9% White, 6.04% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.787% Asian, and 0.525% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 84 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Birmingham. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (187 degrees awarded). There were 7.48 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Medical Assistant (80 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (47 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Registered nurses (1,395,243 people), Medical & health services managers (151,153 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,776 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), Precision Production (9 degrees), and Health (150 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Mechanical Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), Precision Production (9 degrees), and Health (150 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,160 people), Outpatient care centers (237,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,755 people), Offices of physicians (202,251 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,835 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Birmingham.

Most Common (2022)

Medical Assistant
80 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
47 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Medical Assistant with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis Institute-Birmingham according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

154

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, which is 0.455 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (154).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in HVAC Maintenance, which is 14.7 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 80 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 30% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Birmingham completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
187 degrees awarded
White
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american (187 degrees awarded). There were 7.48 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

0.893% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
55 degrees awarded
White Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is black or african american female (132 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (55 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Birmingham employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.71M

2022 Salaries

0.481%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a median of $2.71M in salaries, a 0.481% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.16% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.51% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$897k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Fortis Institute-Birmingham paid a total of $897k to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Birmingham was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Birmingham.

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