Is Fortis Institute-Cookeville worth it?
Fortis Institute-Cookeville is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Cookeville, Tennessee (small town). It awarded 114 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing; medical assistant; and heating, air conditioning.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,137
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,736
Median earnings 10 years after
$34,509
Average net price
$23,582
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
114
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
334
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $37,139 | $50,471 | 238 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,883 | $33,718 | 190 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $65,516 | $76,482 | 153 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $40,994 | $56,075 | 20 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | N/A | $47,865 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 42 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 18 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | Associate | 5 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis Institute-Cookeville. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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