Is Fortis College-Norfolk worth it?
Fortis College-Norfolk is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Norfolk, Virginia (midsize city), part of the Fortis College system. It awarded 130 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, licensed practical nurse training and medical assistant.
Fortis College-Norfolk 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-Norfolk
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$27,217
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,938
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,754
Average net price
$24,764
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
130
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
399
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,035 | $29,744 | 410 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $32,955 | $44,022 | 232 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $22,928 | $32,642 | 60 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $50,451 | $60,786 | 58 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,718 | $30,756 | 50 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $71,678 | $77,736 | 49 |
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 | 54 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis College-Norfolk. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page