Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama · Private, for-profit · 613 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,257 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,309 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,229 |
| $75k to $110k | $32,927 |
| $110k and up | $32,927 |
| All families (average) | $25,946 |
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 | $31,077 | -$1,127 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,551 | +$13,347 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1 yr |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,675 | -$4,529 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,554 | -$650 | falls short | $12,293 | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $47,493 | +$15,289 | clears the bar | $29,680 | 1.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 81% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.