Is Fortis Institute-Towson worth it?
Fortis Institute-Towson is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Towson, Maryland (small city). It awarded 242 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, aesthetician and skin care specialist and dental assisting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$31,547
Median earnings 4 years after
$40,980
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,368
Average net price
$31,549
Completion rate
44%
Completions (2024)
242
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
354
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 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $24,564 | $33,008 | 193 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $31,899 | $47,340 | 126 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $49,956 | $63,504 | 119 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $33,080 | $47,706 | 94 |
| 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 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $36,243 | $43,627 | 39 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $29,449 | $30,445 | 22 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | N/A | $32,453 | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 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 | 101 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 62 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 23 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis Institute-Towson. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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