Medical/Clinical Assistant at Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences CERTIFICATE CIP 51.0801

Total Graduates

58

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

9%

5 of 58

Female Graduates

91%

53 of 58

Annual Tuition & Fees

$14,839

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 51.0801
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 58 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 9% male, 91% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Medical Assisting69%75%81%$6,070
Medical Assisting with X-ray56%79%83%$7,368

In the Medical Assisting program at Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie, 75% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 69% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,070 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Medical Assisting with X-ray program at Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie, 79% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 56% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,368 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$105,620

10-Year Job Growth

+17.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$84,496+17.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
Medical Assistants SOC: 31-9092
$35,360+12.5%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$79,215

Peak Salary

$132,025

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Instructing
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Active Listening
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Port Saint Lucie, FL

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $14,839
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $14,839
Average Net Price $24,707

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0801
CIP Family: 51
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