Fortis Institute-Towson
Fortis Institute-Towson is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Towson, MD. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (6/17/1999 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Fortis Institute-Towson is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $16,669. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 46 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Fortis Institute-Towson.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,669 | $994 | 46 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $22,155 | $1,463 | 60 Hours | 12 Months | $16,730 |
| 3 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $13,067 | $1,393 | 600 Hours | 9 Months | $9,978 |
| 4 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $17,339 | $1,432 | 46 Hours | 9 Months | $14,974 |
| 5 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $15,609 | $980 | 720 Hours | 9 Months | $12,154 |
| 6 | Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | $17,266 | $1,024 | 46 Hours | 9 Months | $13,812 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 354 students attended Fortis Institute-Towson in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 25 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 35 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 22 (full-time) and 27 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Fortis Institute-Towson is 44% and the retention rate is 48% at the school.
| Student Population | 354 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 44% |
| Number of Faculty | 32 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 35 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Fortis Institute-Towson is $16,669
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
77% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,980 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,669 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $994 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,500 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $8,100 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,980 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Fortis Institute-Towson offers 6 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 242 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 85 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 157 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 242 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Fortis Institute-Towson are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 242 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 85 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 157 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 62 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 62 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 23 completers |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 23 |
| Total | 85 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 157 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 32 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 7 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 101 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 17 |
| Total | 157 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 354 students have enrolled into Fortis Institute-Towson. By gender, 32 male and 322 female students are attending the school.
There are 12 White (3.39%), 317 Black/African American (89.55%), 9 Hispanic (2.54%), 5 Asian (1.41%), and 19 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 354 | 32 | 322 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 317 | 29 | 288 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Two More | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 700 York Road, Towson, MD
- 410-337-5155
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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