Fortis College-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina · Private, for-profit · 582 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,599 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,526 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,866 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,778 |
| All families (average) | $20,404 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,098 | +$289 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 32.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,337 | +$45,528 | clears the bar | $29,028 | 0.6 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,008 | -$1,801 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,867 | +$12,058 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 77% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.