Is Fortis Institute-Birmingham worth it?
Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Birmingham, Alabama (midsize city), part of the Fortis Institute system. It awarded 180 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant; heating, air conditioning; and dental assisting.
Fortis Institute-Birmingham is part of Fortis Institute
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 Institute-Birmingham
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$33,361
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,556
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,886
Average net price
$25,946
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
180
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
613
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,556 | $31,077 | 356 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $36,485 | $45,551 | 158 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $31,554 | N/A | 45 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,833 | $27,675 | 45 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | $40,819 | $47,493 | 27 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 55 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 45 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 25 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 8 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis Institute-Birmingham. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page