Fortis Institute
Houston, Texas · Private, for-profit · 422 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short.
What families actually pay
| 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). 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 | $31,824 | -$2,985 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,645 | +$7,836 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,643 | -$3,166 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,325 | -$2,484 | falls short | $10,529 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $42,428 | +$7,619 | clears the bar | $18,951 | 2.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,077 | +$22,268 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,769 | +$5,960 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 79% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.