Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, Florida · Private, for-profit · 546 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 2 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,303 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,318 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,534 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,970 |
| All families (average) | $24,615 |
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 | -$3,273 | 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 | +$11,201 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,311 | +$40,961 | clears the bar | $26,833 | 0.7 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,270 | +$18,920 | clears the bar | $17,667 | 0.9 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,554 | -$2,796 | falls short | $12,293 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 77% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.