Fortis College

Fortis College is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Houston, Texas, in a large city setting. The college enrolls 461 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 45% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 75% (IPEDS 2023).

Fortis College Houston offers certificate programs in healthcare and skilled trades. Healthcare programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, and Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist. Trades programs include Welding Technology/Welder and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.

Houston is one of the largest cities in the United States, with strong demand for healthcare workers and skilled trades professionals in its energy, construction, and medical center sectors. Fortis College provides short- to medium-term certificate training geared toward students seeking direct entry into healthcare and technical trades careers in the Houston area.