Fortis College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fortis College at a glance

• 455

  students enrolled

• 145

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $27,964

  average net price a year

• $32,765

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $33,193

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Fortis College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Fortis College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Harris County, where the college is.

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• 5,121

  open professional jobs

• 571

  entry level

  42 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  262 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Harris County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $73,104

  median household income

  Harris County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (81 open).

Hiring most: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (96), HP (93), Juniper Networks (61), Fervo Energy (57), Intuitive Machines (53), Trinzic (53), EoS Fitness (46), Sysco (43).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,116), Operations (783), Sales (670), Finance (565), Data & Analytics (261), Human Resources (248). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - Acres HomesHouston · 832-856-2885 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - BaytownBaytown · 281-837-0079 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - East EndHouston · 713-228-8848 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - HumbleHumble · 281-446-4837 · Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NortheastHouston · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - NorthlineHouston · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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Common questions

How big is Fortis College?

Fortis College enrolls about 455 students and is a private for-profit 2-year institution in Houston, Texas. It awards about 145 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fortis College?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fortis College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,765 six years after entry and $33,193 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Fortis College offer AI or data science degrees?

Fortis College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Fortis College?

5,121 open professional jobs are listed in Harris County, 571 of them entry level and 42 saying no experience is needed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the most openings.