Fortis Institute-Cookeville
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. 78% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Fortis Institute-Cookeville is a private for-profit institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee with approximately 334 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,582 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $25,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to hands-on vocational training in a smaller, career-focused setting may find this school worth a look, but the numbers here deserve serious attention before you commit. The graduation rate sits at just 39%, meaning fewer than half of students who start actually finish — that's a real red flag worth digging into, whether it reflects student fit, program rigor, or institutional support. What's slightly reassuring is that median debt at graduation is a manageable $13,000, which is lower than many for-profit schools, but that relief fades when you set it against median earnings of just $25,800 ten years out — that's a tight financial margin, especially with an annual net price of $23,582. If you're considering this school, I'd strongly encourage requesting outcome data broken down by specific program, since averages can hide significant differences between fields like healthcare and general business. Honestly, most families would benefit from first comparing local community colleges in Tennessee, which often offer similar vocational training at a fraction of the cost and with stronger employment pipelines.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 47 | $76,482 | $80,813 | −$4,331 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | $56,075 | $65,389 | −$9,314 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 7 | $47,865 | $57,472 | −$9,607 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (334 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute-Cookeville cost?
The average net price at Fortis Institute-Cookeville is about $23,582 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-Cookeville?
Fortis Institute-Cookeville has a graduation rate of 39%, 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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