Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Fortis College

Houston, TX

Overall Completion Rate

71.7%

Working Student Success

80.3%

Transfer Out Rate

8.2%

Still Enrolled Rate

0%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
66.3%
Part-time Students
80.3%
First-time Students
68%
Transfer Students
75.3%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (80.3% vs 66.3% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 263 students

After 4 Years

174
Certificates
4
Associate Degrees
178
Total Awards
68%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

174
Certificates
4
Associate Degrees
178
Total Awards
68%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

174
Certificates
4
Associate Degrees
178
Total Awards
68%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

68%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
8%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 15
8-Year Rate: 87%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 26
8-Year Rate: 81%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 11
8-Year Rate: 73%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 103
8-Year Rate: 71%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 88
8-Year Rate: 68%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 160
8-Year Rate: 66%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 237
8-Year Rate: 66%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 149
8-Year Rate: 65%

Time to Completion

Average time: 4 years
Median time: 4 years
Complete on time: 71.7%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.