Fortis College-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina · Private, for-profit
Of 4 assessed programs, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
4 of 4 programs could be assessed 100% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,098 | +$289 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 32.9 yrs | 45 |
| Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,337 | +$45,528 | clears the bar | $29,028 | 0.6 yrs | 43 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,867 | +$12,058 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.1 yrs | 41 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,008 | -$1,801 | falls short | $13,000 | insufficient data | 41 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.