Fortis College-Baton Rouge Salaries

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Salaries by Major at Fortis College Baton Rouge

This page shows median first-year earnings for Fortis College-Baton Rouge graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $22,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $27,900. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $54,100 , followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at $38,400 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $36,200 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Fortis College Baton Rouge graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Fortis College Baton Rouge graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $54,100
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $38,400
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) $36,200
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $30,600
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $29,100
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $27,800
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) $25,800
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $25,200
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $24,600
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $22,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $21,100

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=439738.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026