Fortis Institute-Towson

Fortis Institute-Towson is a private for-profit less-than-two-year institution located in Towson, Maryland, in a small city setting. The institute enrolls 676 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 39% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023).

The institute offers short-term certificate programs focused on healthcare support roles. Programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, both designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in clinical and pharmacy settings.

Located in Towson, just north of Baltimore, Fortis Institute benefits from proximity to a large regional healthcare market. The institute provides focused, career-oriented training for students seeking to enter the healthcare workforce in a relatively short timeframe.