Fortis College-Smyrna

fortis.edu/

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,306

0.995% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,356

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.16%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

516

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.6%

213 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Smyrna is a higher education institution located in Cobb County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Smyrna were Medical Assistant (107 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (66 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (49 degrees).

In 2021, 390 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Smyrna. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (241 degrees), 3.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna is $14,306, which is $−194 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna is $14,306, which is $−194 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,356.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Smyrna received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,306

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna was $14,306. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Smyrna is $−194 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis College-Smyrna (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,356

2021 Value

7.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Smyrna had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,356. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Smyrna grew by 7.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Smyrna (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,748

Room and Board

$790

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Smyrna was of $8,748 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.08% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $790. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 22.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis College-Smyrna (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Smyrna received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.56% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Smyrna (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.16%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Smyrna was 4.16%, which represents 76 out of the 1829 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis College-Smyrna had a total enrollment of 516 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Smyrna is 516 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Smyrna are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Smyrna, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% Black or African American, 14.5% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.388% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Smyrna in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Smyrna in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 516 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Smyrna is 516 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Smyrna are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College-Smyrna (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

48%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis College-Smyrna was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis College-Smyrna had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis College-Smyrna (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
332 enrolled students
White
75 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
72 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Smyrna is 64.3% Black or African American, 14.5% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.388% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 130 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Smyrna. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Smyrna is black or african american (241 degrees awarded). There were 3.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Smyrna is Medical Assistant (107 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (66 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (49 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Smyrna, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (49 degrees), and Health (275 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna in 2021 are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (49 degrees), and Health (275 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (49 degrees), and Health (275 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Smyrna are Precision Production (66 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (49 degrees), and Health (275 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis College-Smyrna.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
107 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
66 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Smyrna was Medical Assistant with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis College-Smyrna according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

260

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Smyrna, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (260).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College-Smyrna by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Smyrna in Welding Technology, which is 4.08 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Smyrna in Medical Assistant, which is 17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Fortis College-Smyrna completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis College-Smyrna is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
241 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
70 degrees awarded
White
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Smyrna is black or african american (241 degrees awarded). There were 3.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

0.513% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
155 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Smyrna is black or african american female (155 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (86 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Smyrna employs 8 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Smyrna are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Smyrna are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 10 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.41M

2021 Salaries

0.259%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College-Smyrna paid a median of $3.41M in salaries, a 0.259% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$493k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis College-Smyrna paid a total of $493k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Smyrna was Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Smyrna were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Smyrna was Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College-Smyrna.