Health and Medical Administrative Services at Fortis College

Fortis College's medical administrative certificate program starts graduates at $23,887—about $4,000 below the Texas median and well behind what students earn from comparable programs at Galveston College ($34,532) or Dallas College ($34,135). With 73% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a predominantly low-income population, yet it delivers below-average outcomes even within this credential category.

The $13,000 debt load translates to more than half of first-year earnings, which would be manageable if salaries improved quickly. While earnings do grow 23% to $29,356 by year four, graduates remain behind their peers statewide. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) adds some uncertainty, but the pattern is clear: students can access stronger-performing programs at community colleges across Texas for lower cost.

For families evaluating administrative healthcare training, the comparison matters. Community college alternatives consistently place graduates in higher-earning positions with less debt. Unless location or scheduling constraints make Fortis the only viable option, parents should strongly consider programs where students typically start $8,000-$10,000 higher and face less financial strain during those critical early career years.