Allied Health Professions at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Fortis Institute-Cookeville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis Institute-Cookeville sits in Cookeville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Fortis Institute-Cookeville.
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Online Class Availability at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Online coursework is an option at Fortis Institute-Cookeville. Of 334 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 241 (72%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Use these rankings to compare Fortis Institute-Cookeville’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #29 of 29 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #32 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #324 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #333 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1083 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1191 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Students who complete Fortis Institute-Cookeville’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,008 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $36,908 |
| 4 years | $40,394 |
| 5 years | $50,175 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville earn a median of $40,394, compared with $34,024 for all Fortis Institute-Cookeville graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville comes in at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Fortis Institute-Cookeville, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Fortis Institute-Cookeville are 80% women (16) and 20% men (4).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Among the 20 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Fortis Institute-Cookeville, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Cookeville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Cookeville, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
This Allied Health Professions program at Fortis Institute-Cookeville includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 2 |
| Radiologic Technology | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Fortis Institute-Cookeville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.