Fortis Institute-Towson
Towson, Maryland · Private, for-profit
Of 12 assessed programs, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 3 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $31,083 |
| $30k to $48k | $32,057 |
| $48k to $75k | $32,435 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,316 |
| $110k and up | $37,479 |
| All families (average) | $31,549 |
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
12 of 15 programs could be assessed 80% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,098 | -$2,473 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 136 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,008 | -$4,563 | falls short | $13,000 | insufficient data | 54 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,976 | -$1,595 | falls short | $11,701 | insufficient data | 22 |
| Massage Therapy and Bodywork | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,445 | -$7,126 | falls short | $7,600 | insufficient data | 16 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,867 | +$9,296 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.4 yrs | insufficient data |
| Precision Metalworking | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,340 | +$9,769 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.3 yrs | insufficient data |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Associate's Degree | $47,706 | +$10,135 | clears the bar | $21,416 | 2.1 yrs | insufficient data |
| Healthcare Administration | Associate's Degree | $32,453 | -$5,118 | falls short | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Associate's Degree | $54,955 | +$17,384 | clears the bar | $26,982 | 1.6 yrs | insufficient data |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,627 | +$6,056 | clears the bar | $6,333 | 1.0 yrs | insufficient data |
| Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,337 | +$42,766 | clears the bar | $29,028 | 0.7 yrs | insufficient data |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,504 | +$25,933 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs | insufficient data |
| Cosmetology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 52 |
| Medical Assisting | Associate's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Associate's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
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 ($37,571/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.