Fortis Institute-Towson
Towson, Maryland · Private, for-profit · 354 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). 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 | $35,098 | -$2,473 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,008 | -$4,563 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,976 | -$1,595 | falls short | $11,701 | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,445 | -$7,126 | falls short | $7,600 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,627 | +$6,056 | clears the bar | $6,333 | 1 yr |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,955 | +$17,384 | clears the bar | $26,982 | 1.6 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $47,706 | +$10,135 | clears the bar | $21,416 | 2.1 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $32,453 | -$5,118 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,867 | +$9,296 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,504 | +$25,933 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,340 | +$9,769 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,337 | +$42,766 | clears the bar | $29,028 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 76% of students receive Pell grants · 44% 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.