Is Fortis Institute worth it?
Fortis Institute is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city). It awarded 228 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant; sterile processing technology; and heating, air conditioning.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,670
Median earnings 4 years after
$40,918
Median earnings 10 years after
$33,193
Average net price
$18,332
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
228
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
422
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,420 | $31,824 | 439 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $30,110 | $42,645 | 193 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $34,909 | $40,769 | 173 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,887 | $32,325 | 96 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $19,835 | $31,643 | 81 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $36,726 | $57,077 | 51 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $35,034 | $42,428 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 93 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 63 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 36 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 12 |
| Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist | Associate | 8 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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