Registered Nursing at Fortis College-Columbus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Fortis College-Columbus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fortis College-Columbus is located in Westerville, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 98 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Fortis College-Columbus.
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Studying Online at Fortis College-Columbus
Distance learning is available at Fortis College-Columbus. Of 766 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 565 (74%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Fortis College-Columbus
Rankings can help you compare Fortis College-Columbus’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #90 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #92 of 103 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #279 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #289 of 306 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1716 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1773 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Fortis College-Columbus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Fortis College-Columbus are 94% women (92) and 6% men (6).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Fortis College-Columbus
Of the 98 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Fortis College-Columbus, 94% were women (92) and 6% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Columbus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 46% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Columbus, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Fortis College-Columbus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.