How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?

Reported data indicates that 73.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

What programs are offered and what credentials do they lead to?

The school offers certificates in HVAC, medical administration, and medical assisting, plus associate degrees in diagnostic treatment and nursing.

What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Registered Nursing program?

Median earnings two years after completion for Registered Nursing graduates are reported at $53,671.

How many students typically complete their studies at this school?

The completion rate is reported at 53%, based on official federal data.

Is Fortis College-Columbus a public or private institution?

The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.

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Fortis College-Columbus

Westerville, Ohio · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 766 students · HVACMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$27,708

cheaper than 8% of comparable schools

Completion rate

53%

Median debt at completion

$12,547

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$36,368

earns ~$1,312.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Fortis College-Columbus is a private for-profit school in Westerville, OH that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing careers in healthcare, HVAC, and nursing with an average annual net price of $27,708.

What to know

The data shows a 53% completion rate, meaning roughly half of students do not finish. While median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,368, the typical student leaves with $12,547 in debt.

Net price is 70% above the Ohio median ($16,282) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% below the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$42,309
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$40,209
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	$30,047
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$25,079
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$53,671
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$24,667

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Questions students ask

How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?: Reported data indicates that 73.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and what credentials do they lead to?: The school offers certificates in HVAC, medical administration, and medical assisting, plus associate degrees in diagnostic treatment and nursing.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Registered Nursing program?: Median earnings two years after completion for Registered Nursing graduates are reported at $53,671.
How many students typically complete their studies at this school?: The completion rate is reported at 53%, based on official federal data.
Is Fortis College-Columbus a public or private institution?: The school is classified as a private for-profit institution.

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Apollo Career Center	Lima	not reported	66.8%	$43,101
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center	Ashland	$9,303	81.3%	$31,791
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus	Jefferson	$9,599	53.9%	$42,163
Auburn Career Center	Concord Twp	$12,051	71.3%	$37,032
Buckeye Hills Career Center	Rio Grande	$17,231	85.9%	$40,264
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools	Monroe	not reported	81.3%	$56,645

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 450058. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.