How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?

81% of students receive Pell Grants.

What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting. It also offers associate degrees in Dental Support Services and Allied Health and Medical Assisting, and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science.

What are the typical two-year median earnings for specific programs?

HVAC technicians typically earn $30,870 two years after completion. Dental support services earn $24,376 two years after completion. Medical administrative services earn $22,757 two years after completion. Medical assisting services earn $22,303 two years after completion. Clinical laboratory science earns $30,409 two years after completion.

Is Fortis Institute-Birmingham a public or private school?

It is a private for-profit school.

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Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 613 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDental AssistingMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr

$25,946

cheaper than 6% of comparable schools

Completion rate

53.3%

Median debt at completion

$12,346

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$32,886

earns ~$1,267.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a private for-profit school in Birmingham, AL that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking entry-level training in electrical, HVAC, dental support, medical assisting, and precision metal working fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $25,946, which is high for a certificate program. Only 53.3% of students complete their studies, meaning more than half leave without a credential. Typical median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,886, with specific programs showing two-year median earnings ranging from $22,303 to $30,870.

Net price is 322% above the Alabama median ($6,142) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 14% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	$30,870
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$24,376
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$22,303
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	associate degree	$30,409
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$22,757

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?: 81% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting. It also offers associate degrees in Dental Support Services and Allied Health and Medical Assisting, and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science.
What are the typical two-year median earnings for specific programs?: HVAC technicians typically earn $30,870 two years after completion. Dental support services earn $24,376 two years after completion. Medical administrative services earn $22,757 two years after completion. Medical assisting services earn $22,303 two years after completion. Clinical laboratory science earns $30,409 two years after completion.
What is the school's completion rate?: The completion rate is 53.3%.
Is Fortis Institute-Birmingham a public or private school?: It is a private for-profit school.

Other options in Alabama

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Central Alabama Community College	Alexander City	$15,996	27.6%	$33,506
Coastal Alabama Community College	Bay Minette	$13,644	24.1%	$34,894
Gadsden State Community College	Gadsden	$3,515	31.2%	$32,937
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan	Dothan	$1,170	36.5%	$31,399
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville	Hanceville	$13,170	44.4%	$39,842
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma	Selma	$9,272	30.4%	$31,598

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 455628. 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.