How much money do Fortis College Columbus graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $27,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Fortis College-Columbus graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $51,300 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $41,200 and Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates who have a median starting income of $38,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Fortis College Columbus graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $51,300 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $41,200 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $38,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,200 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,300 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=450058 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Fortis College Columbus.