Fortis Institute-Birmingham
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 81% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a private for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama with approximately 613 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $25,946 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $28,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to hands-on vocational and allied health training in the Birmingham area may find something useful here, but the numbers deserve a hard look before you commit. The graduation rate sits at just 35%, which means nearly two out of three students who start don't finish — and that's a serious red flag worth discussing with anyone you know who has attended. Graduates who do complete their program are earning a median of $28,400 ten years out, while the average net price runs about $25,946 per year, so the financial math is tight and leaves little room for error if your program takes two or more years. The relatively low median debt at graduation ($12,346) is one bright spot, suggesting the school isn't burying students in loans — but only if you actually finish. My honest advice: before enrolling, visit in person, ask specifically why so many students leave before completing, and make sure you have a concrete plan — financial, logistical, and personal — to be one of the students who makes it through.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 33% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (613 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute-Birmingham cost?
The average net price at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is about $25,946 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Birmingham?
Fortis Institute-Birmingham has a graduation rate of 35%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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