Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Cookeville, Tennessee · Private, for-profit · 334 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,635 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,399 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,928 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,625 |
| All families (average) | $23,582 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,482 | +$41,673 | clears the bar | $29,028 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,718 | -$1,091 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,471 | +$15,662 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $47,865 | +$13,056 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $56,075 | +$21,266 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 78% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.