Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan)

www.fortis.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,358

0.874% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,059

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.37%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

303

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.3%

49 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is a higher education institution located in Putnam County, TN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) were Medical Assistant (39 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (11 degrees).

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan). 74.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (83 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is $15,358, which is $3,373 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is $15,358, which is $3,373 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,059.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,358

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) was $15,358. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is $3,373 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,059

2021 Value

4.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,059. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) grew by 4.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,090

Room and Board

$902

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) was of $9,090 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 68.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $902. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.01% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.7% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.37%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) was 4.37%, which represents 36 out of the 824 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) had a total enrollment of 303 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is 303 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan), both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.8% White, 3.63% Hispanic or Latino, 2.64% Black or African American, 1.98% Two or More Races, and 0.66% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (72.6%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 303 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is 303 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
275 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
11 enrolled students
Black or African American
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is 90.8% White, 3.63% Hispanic or Latino, 2.64% Black or African American, 1.98% Two or More Races, and 0.66% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 47 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is white (83 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is Medical Assistant (39 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (79 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (79 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (79 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (79 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan).

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
39 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
18 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) was Medical Assistant with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan), which is 0.347 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) in HVAC Maintenance, which is 8 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) in Medical Assistant, which is 38 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 43% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
83 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is white (83 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
64 degrees awarded
White Male
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) is white female (64 degrees awarded). There were 3.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (19 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) employs 15 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are Female Instructor (13), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) are: Management, with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.76M

2021 Salaries

20.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) paid a median of $1.76M in salaries, a 20.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$986k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) paid a total of $986k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 56.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) was Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) were Management with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan) was Female Instructor with 13 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Cookeville (nan).

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