Fortis Institute
Houston, Texas · Private, for-profit
Of 7 assessed programs, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,756 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,593 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,258 |
| $110k and up | $24,474 |
| All families (average) | $18,332 |
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
7 of 7 programs could be assessed 100% 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 | $31,824 | -$2,985 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 85 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,645 | +$7,836 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.7 yrs | 33 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,643 | -$3,166 | falls short | $13,000 | insufficient data | 21 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,325 | -$2,484 | falls short | $10,529 | insufficient data | 21 |
| Healthcare Administration | Associate's Degree | $42,428 | +$7,619 | clears the bar | $18,951 | 2.5 yrs | 13 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,077 | +$22,268 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.9 yrs | 8 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,769 | +$5,960 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.6 yrs | 7 |
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.