Fortis College-Landover (494843)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,782

0.998% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,970

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.66%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

603

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65.6%

255 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Landover (494843) is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Landover (494843) were Medical Assistant (169 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (94 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (29 degrees).

In 2021, 347 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Landover (494843). 93.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.92% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (213 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is $15,782, which is $3,797 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is $15,782, which is $3,797 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,970.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Landover (494843) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,782

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Landover (494843) was $15,782. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is $3,797 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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Average Net Price

$23,970

2021 Value

9.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Landover (494843) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,970. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Landover (494843) grew by 9.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Landover (494843) (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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,425

Room and Board

$848

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Landover (494843) was of $9,425 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.997% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $848. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.952% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis College-Landover (494843) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Landover (494843) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.3% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Landover (494843) (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.

5.66%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Landover (494843) was 5.66%, which represents 90 out of the 1589 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 (494843) had a total enrollment of 603 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is 603 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover (494843) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Landover (494843), both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.7% Black or African American, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.14% White, 3.81% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, and 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Landover (494843) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.5%) and White Female (5.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Landover (494843) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 603 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is 603 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College-Landover (494843) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2021 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 (494843) was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis College-Landover (494843) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis College-Landover (494843) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
372 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
152 enrolled students
White
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is 61.7% Black or African American, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.14% White, 3.81% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, and 0.166% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 299 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Landover (494843). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is black or african american (213 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is Medical Assistant (169 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (94 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Landover (494843), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (347 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 (494843) are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover (494843) in 2021 are Health (347 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (494843) are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover (494843) are Health (347 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 (494843) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Landover (494843) are Health (347 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (494843).

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
169 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
94 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Landover (494843) was Medical Assistant with 169 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis College-Landover (494843) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

323

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover (494843), which is 0.0743 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (323).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College-Landover (494843) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover (494843) in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0563 times less than the 160 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 160 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Landover (494843) in Medical Assistant, which is 17.8 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 36% of students graduating from Fortis College-Landover (494843) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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 (2021)

Black or African American
213 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
100 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is black or african american (213 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

0.576% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
197 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
93 degrees awarded
White Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Landover (494843) is black or african american female (197 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (93 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Landover (494843) employs 16 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Landover (494843) are Female Instructor (13), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover (494843) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Management, with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.41M

2021 Salaries

4.89%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College-Landover (494843) paid a median of $3.41M in salaries, a 4.89% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis College-Landover (494843) paid a total of $1.04M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover (494843) was Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover (494843) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Management with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Landover (494843) was Female Instructor with 13 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College-Landover (494843).

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