Fortis Institute Review: Programs, Tuition & Career Outcomes Across All Campuses

Overview

Fortis Institute is a chain of career-focused colleges with campuses across Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee, Maryland, and other states. The school specializes in healthcare training programs including nursing, dental hygiene, medical assisting, and surgical technology.

Campuses & Outcomes

Campus	Tuition	6-Year Earnings	Enrollment
Pensacola, FL	$14,767/yr	$26,690	657
Port Saint Lucie, FL	$14,087/yr	$34,430	472
Wayne, NJ	N/A	$32,479	404
Nashville, TN	$15,237/yr	$34,430	392
Towson, MD	N/A	$33,189	373
Houston, TX	N/A	$32,765	357
Smyrna, GA	$14,929/yr	$33,189	488

Programs

• Nursing (LPN/RN) — available at select campuses
• Dental Hygiene — 2-year program
• Medical Assisting — certificate program
• Surgical Technology — prepares for operating room careers
• Massage Therapy — hands-on wellness training
• HVAC — available at select locations

Pros

• Healthcare focus — all programs lead to in-demand healthcare careers
• Multiple locations — if you relocate, you may be able to continue at another campus
• Hands-on training — clinical rotations and lab work
• Financial aid available

Cons

• For-profit — higher tuition than community college alternatives
• $14,000-15,000/year for programs that CCs offer at $3,000-5,000
• 6-year earnings of $26,690-34,430 — modest returns relative to cost
• Mixed reviews — quality varies by campus

Alternatives

Community colleges in the same states offer nearly identical programs:

• Florida: Valencia College, Miami Dade, Broward — all under $3,000/year
• New Jersey: Bergen CC, Essex County College — under $6,000/year
• Tennessee: Chattanooga State, Nashville State — under $4,600/year, potentially free via TN Promise

Next Steps

• Find community colleges in your state on GradeToGrad
• Compare healthcare programs