Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 45.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $33,193
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 26:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 20.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $40,896 | $20,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $30,822 | $9,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Certificate | $29,374 | $13,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $27,439 | $18,951 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $23,108 | $10,529 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $22,083 | $9,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Fortis College graduates enter healthcare and skilled trades with a 91.1% employment rate, but face financial challenges ahead. The typical graduate earns $33,193 ten years out while carrying $9,500 in debt, creating a manageable 29% debt-to-earnings ratio. Monthly loan payments of $101 consume about 3.7% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. However, the 20.43% loan repayment rate signals that many graduates struggle to pay down their debt despite finding work. Most graduates become medical assistants, HVAC technicians, and pharmacy technicians in Houston's robust healthcare sector. The combination of strong job placement but modest wages and poor loan repayment creates an average return on investment.