Nursing at Fortis College-Columbus
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Fortis College-Columbus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis College-Columbus is in Westerville, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Fortis College-Columbus
Online coursework is an option at Fortis College-Columbus. Of 766 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 565 (74%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Fortis College-Columbus
These rankings give you a sense of how Fortis College-Columbus’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #91 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #93 of 105 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #282 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #292 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1748 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1825 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fortis College-Columbus
Students who complete Fortis College-Columbus’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,428 |
| 2 years | $53,671 |
| 3 years | $57,316 |
| 4 years | $63,932 |
| 5 years | $75,709 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Fortis College-Columbus earn a median of $63,932, compared with $48,040 for all Fortis College-Columbus graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Fortis College-Columbus is $42,650.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Fortis College-Columbus
The Nursing program at Fortis College-Columbus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 98 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Fortis College-Columbus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.