Fortis Institute-Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee · Private, for-profit · 393 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.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,620 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,065 |
| $48k to $75k | $30,668 |
| $75k to $110k | $35,598 |
| All families (average) | $29,039 |
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 | -$3,732 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,311 | +$40,502 | clears the bar | $26,833 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $57,416 | +$22,607 | clears the bar | $24,696 | 1.1 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,551 | +$10,742 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $47,493 | +$12,684 | clears the bar | $29,680 | 2.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 75% of students receive Pell grants · 43% 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.