Fortis College-Landover

www.fortiscollege.edu/

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,781

8.51% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$22,343

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

24.3%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

541

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis College-Landover is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Landover were Medical Assistant (150 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (120 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2018, 339 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Landover. 92.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.67% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (236 degrees), 3.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Landover is $14,781, which is $281 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Landover is $14,781

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,343.

In 2019, 72% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Landover received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,781

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Landover was $14,781.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis College-Landover (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,343

2019 Value

17.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Fortis College-Landover had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,343. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Fortis College-Landover grew by 17.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Landover (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Landover received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2018, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Landover (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

24.3%

2017 Default Rate

304

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Landover was 24.3%, which represents 304 out of the 1253 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis College-Landover had a total enrollment of 541 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Landover is 541 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Landover, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% Black or African American, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.21% White, 2.03% Asian, 0.739% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (65.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.5%) and White Female (7.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Landover in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 541 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Landover is 541 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College-Landover (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis College-Landover was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis College-Landover had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis College-Landover (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
377 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
105 enrolled students
White
39 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Landover is 69.7% Black or African American, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.21% White, 2.03% Asian, 0.739% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 287 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Landover. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Landover is black or african american (236 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Landover is Medical Assistant (150 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (120 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (23 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Landover, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (339 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover in 2018 are Health (339 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover are Health (339 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover are Health (339 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis College-Landover.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
150 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
120 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Landover was Medical Assistant with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis College-Landover according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

313

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover, which is 0.0831 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (313).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College-Landover by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover in Dental Assisting, which is 0.111 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover in Medical Assistant, which is 15.7 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Fortis College-Landover is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
236 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
68 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Landover is black or african american (236 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

3.24% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
216 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Landover is black or african american female (216 degrees awarded). There were 3.43 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (63 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Landover employs 20 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Landover are Female Instructor (15), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover are: Management, with 6 employees, Sales and related, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.47M

2018 Salaries

5.51%

growth from 2017

In 2018, Fortis College-Landover paid a median of $3.47M in salaries, a 5.51% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, Fortis College-Landover paid a total of $1.26M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover was Instructor with 20 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover were Management with 6 employees, Sales and related with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover was Female Instructor with 15 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College-Landover.