Fortis Institute-Birmingham: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fortis Institute-Birmingham at a glance

• 613

  students enrolled

• 188

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,946

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,539

• $34,430

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $32,886

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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 Institute-Birmingham

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

• 726

  open professional jobs

• 80

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  40 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Jefferson County

  2026-09 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $64,589

  median household income

  Jefferson County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (33 open).

Hiring most: Regions Financial (57), Genuine Parts Company (35), Brasfield & Gorrie (29), UAB Medicine / UAB (27), UAB Medicine / UAB (20), University of Alabama, Birmingham (20), Encompass Health (19), Southern Company (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (113), Operations (90), Finance (89), Sales (80), Data & Analytics (47), Human Resources (37). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North Central, Region 4 Board.

• Birmingham Career CenterBirmingham · 205-582-5200 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Jefferson State Community College One Stop Career Center - Birmingham EastBirmingham · 205-856-8029 · 8 - 4:30 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Common questions

How big is Fortis Institute-Birmingham?

Fortis Institute-Birmingham enrolls about 613 students and is a private for-profit 2-year institution in Birmingham, Alabama. It awards about 188 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Birmingham?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fortis Institute-Birmingham graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,430 six years after entry and $32,886 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Fortis Institute-Birmingham offer AI or data science degrees?

Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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 Institute-Birmingham?

726 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 80 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Regions Financial has the most openings.