Fortis Institute: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fortis Institute at a glance

• 422

  students enrolled

• 189

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,332

  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 Institute 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

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

• 4,636

  open professional jobs

• 397

  entry level

  34 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  287 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Harris County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $73,104

  median household income

  Harris County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% 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 (111), Axiom Space (85), HP (85), ExxonMobil Holdings (57), Intuitive Machines (52), Trinzic (52), SLB (49), Fervo Energy (48).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,069), Operations (705), Sales (546), Finance (474), Legal (221), Data & Analytics (204). 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

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Fortis Institute?

Fortis Institute enrolls about 422 students and is a private for-profit 2-year institution in Houston, Texas. It awards about 189 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fortis Institute?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fortis Institute 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 Institute offer AI or data science degrees?

Fortis Institute 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?

4,636 open professional jobs are listed in Harris County, 397 of them entry level and 34 saying no experience is needed. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the most openings.