Fortis College-Grand Prairie

www.fortis.edu/

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2018 Average Net Price

$14,453

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.53%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis College-Grand Prairie is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Grand Prairie were Sterile Processing Technician (41 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (39 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

In 2018, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Grand Prairie. 83.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (45 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,453.

In 2018, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Grand Prairie received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$14,453

2018 Value

3.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Fortis College-Grand Prairie had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,453. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Fortis College-Grand Prairie grew by 3.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Grand Prairie (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Grand Prairie received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 9.59% with respect to 2017, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Grand Prairie (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.

5.53%

2019 Default Rate

100

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Grand Prairie was 5.53%, which represents 100 out of the 1807 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-Grand Prairie had a total enrollment of 63 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is 63 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Grand Prairie, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% White, 4.76% Asian, and 3.17% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.8%) and Black or African American Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is 63 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

42%

2018 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-Grand Prairie was 42%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis College-Grand Prairie had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
30 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
20 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is 47.6% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% White, 4.76% Asian, and 3.17% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 76 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Grand Prairie. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is black or african american (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is Sterile Processing Technician (41 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (39 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Grand Prairie, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (112 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in 2018 are Health (112 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

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-Grand Prairie are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Health (112 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Health (112 degrees awarded) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2018)

Sterile Processing Technician
41 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
39 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
19 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Grand Prairie was Sterile Processing Technician with 41 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Grand Prairie, which is 0.191 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (94).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in Sterile Processing Technician, which is 0.323 times less than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Grand Prairie in Medical Assistant, which is 18.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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 (2018)

Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
44 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is black or african american (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
36 degrees awarded
White Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is black or african american female (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (36 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Grand Prairie employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Grand Prairie are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Grand Prairie is Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.88M

2018 Salaries

12.8%

growth from 2017

In 2018, Fortis College-Grand Prairie paid a median of $1.88M in salaries, a 12.8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$171k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, Fortis College-Grand Prairie paid a total of $171k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.08% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Grand Prairie was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Grand Prairie was Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Grand Prairie was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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