Health Professions at Fortis Institute-Birmingham
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Fortis Institute-Birmingham. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fortis Institute-Birmingham is located in Birmingham, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Online coursework is an option at Fortis Institute-Birmingham. Of 613 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 224 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Use these rankings to compare Fortis Institute-Birmingham’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #36 of 42 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #45 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #572 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #651 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2366 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2515 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Those who finish Fortis Institute-Birmingham’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,228 |
| 2 years | $23,159 |
| 3 years | $25,245 |
| 4 years | $28,710 |
| 5 years | $32,263 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Fortis Institute-Birmingham take home a median $28,710, compared with $31,734 for all Fortis Institute-Birmingham graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Fortis Institute-Birmingham comes in at $12,123.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Fortis Institute-Birmingham work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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