Health Professions at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Fortis Institute-Cookeville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis Institute-Cookeville is in Cookeville, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Distance learning is available at Fortis Institute-Cookeville. Among 334 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 241 (72%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Use these rankings to compare Fortis Institute-Cookeville’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #56 of 56 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #71 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #696 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #704 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2592 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2957 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Students who complete Fortis Institute-Cookeville’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 | $31,180 |
| 2 years | $27,954 |
| 3 years | $29,631 |
| 4 years | $32,205 |
| 5 years | $32,181 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville report median earnings of $32,205, compared with $34,024 for all Fortis Institute-Cookeville graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville comes in at $14,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Fortis Institute-Cookeville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, 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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