Is Fortis College-Columbus worth it?
Fortis College-Columbus is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Westerville, Ohio (large suburb), part of the Fortis College system. It awarded 241 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing; medical assistant; and heating, air conditioning.
Fortis College-Columbus is part of Fortis College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Fortis College-Columbus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$31,547
Median earnings 4 years after
$40,980
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,368
Average net price
$27,708
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
241
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
766
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,198 | $35,098 | 801 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $35,785 | $46,867 | 266 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,200 | $80,337 | 206 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $49,956 | $63,504 | 119 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $29,157 | $35,976 | 64 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $48,753 | $54,955 | 52 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 98 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 66 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 9 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis College-Columbus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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