Nursing at Fortis College-Norfolk
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Fortis College-Norfolk. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis College-Norfolk sits in Norfolk, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 nursing degrees were awarded at Fortis College-Norfolk.
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Studying Online at Fortis College-Norfolk
Many students take online classes at Fortis College-Norfolk. Of 399 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 397 (99%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fortis College-Norfolk
Students who complete Fortis College-Norfolk’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,085 |
| 3 years | $70,471 |
| 4 years | $71,314 |
| 5 years | $76,668 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Fortis College-Norfolk report median earnings of $71,314, compared with $50,399 for all Fortis College-Norfolk graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Fortis College-Norfolk stands at $36,678.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Fortis College-Norfolk, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Fortis College-Norfolk are 96% women (52) and 4% men (2).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Fortis College-Norfolk
Of the 54 associate’s nursing graduates at Fortis College-Norfolk, 96% were women (52) and 4% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Norfolk.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 35 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 81% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Fortis College-Norfolk, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Fortis College-Norfolk
This Nursing program at Fortis College-Norfolk offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 54 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Fortis College-Norfolk pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.