Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Cookeville, Tennessee · Private, for-profit
Of 5 assessed programs, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 1 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
5 of 6 programs could be assessed 83% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,482 | +$41,673 | clears the bar | $29,028 | 0.7 yrs | 39 |
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,718 | -$1,091 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 31 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,471 | +$15,662 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.8 yrs | 18 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Associate's Degree | $47,865 | +$13,056 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Associate's Degree | $56,075 | +$21,266 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 5 |
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.