Is Fortis College-Richmond worth it?
Fortis College-Richmond is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Richmond, Virginia (large suburb), part of the Fortis College system. It awarded 200 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in heating, air conditioning; medical assistant; and massage therapy.
Fortis College-Richmond 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-Richmond
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$27,217
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,938
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,754
Average net price
$24,635
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
200
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
502
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,035 | $29,744 | 410 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $32,955 | $44,022 | 232 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $22,928 | $32,642 | 60 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $50,451 | $60,786 | 58 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,718 | $30,756 | 50 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $71,678 | $77,736 | 49 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $38,420 | N/A | 17 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 77 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 45 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 16 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 10 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis College-Richmond. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page