Is Fortis College-Cincinnati worth it?
Fortis College-Cincinnati is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Cincinnati, Ohio (large suburb), part of the Fortis College system. It awarded 152 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in heating, air conditioning; medical assistant; and welding technology.
Fortis College-Cincinnati 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.
See Fortis College, 14 campusesFederal data
Federal context for Fortis College-Cincinnati
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$31,547
Median earnings 4 years after
$40,980
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,368
Average net price
$29,614
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
152
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
500
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 36 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 31 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 26 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 19 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
Similar schools
Other private for-profit two year schools in Ohio
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
Athena Career Academy
Toledo, OH
52%
completion rate
152
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFortis College-Centerville
Centerville, OH
44%
completion rate
156
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageCreative Images Institute of Cosmetology-North Dayton
Dayton, OH
74%
completion rate
159
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Fortis College-Cincinnati. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page