How much money do Fortis College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $27,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Fortis College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions with a median starting salary of $30,200 followed by Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) paying $29,200 and Precision Metal Working graduates who have a median starting income of $28,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Fortis College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,200 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,200 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,400 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $26,600 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $22,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=372921 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Fortis College.