Fortis College-Columbus
Westerville, Ohio · Private, for-profit · 766 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,071 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,488 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,095 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,632 |
| $110k and up | $34,877 |
| All families (average) | $27,708 |
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 | -$984 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,337 | +$44,255 | clears the bar | $29,028 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,867 | +$10,785 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,504 | +$27,422 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,955 | +$18,873 | clears the bar | $26,982 | 1.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,976 | -$106 | falls short | $11,701 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 73% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.