Is Fortis College worth it?
Fortis College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Mobile, Alabama (midsize city), part of the Fortis College system. It awarded 144 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant; heating, air conditioning; and dental assisting.
Fortis College 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
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$26,586
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,893
Median earnings 10 years after
$26,652
Average net price
$19,074
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
144
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
315
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,496 | $29,429 | 556 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $22,821 | $30,724 | 208 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $32,004 | $39,532 | 197 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,979 | $80,641 | 124 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,459 | $29,190 | 25 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $36,102 | N/A |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 69 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 40 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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