Fortis Institute

Fortis Institute is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Houston, Texas, in a large city campus setting. The school enrolls 504 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 62% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 60% (IPEDS 2023).

Fortis Institute Houston offers certificate programs focused on healthcare administration and skilled trades. Programs include Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVAC). Healthcare programs are available at both shorter and longer certificate levels.

Situated in Houston, one of the largest cities in the United States, Fortis Institute serves students seeking focused, career-oriented training in medical office and HVAC fields. Its above-average completion rate reflects the structured, short-term nature of its program offerings.