Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Fortis Institute-Cookeville has 5 programs with reported graduate earnings. The highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (associate), where graduates earn a median $76,482 four years after finishing, against $79,943 for the same field nationally.
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$40,111
Former students who received federal aid
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one and four years after finishing, and the median federal loan debt they borrowed at Fortis Institute-Cookeville. The field median is the middle value for the same field and credential across every college that reports it.
Highest-earning programs
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $69,335 | $76,482 | $79,9434% below | $29,028 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 20 | N/A | $56,075 | $64,06312% below | $20,455 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 5 | $47,998 | $47,865 | $56,16815% below | N/A |
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 20 | $43,060 | $50,471 | $49,5882% above | $13,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | $30,149 | $33,718 | $36,7768% below | $9,500 |
Careers linked to the programs Fortis Institute-Cookeville reports, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for the whole occupation, not for this college's graduates.
Healthcare practitioners
Master's degree
Via Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Healthcare practitioners
Bachelor's degree
Via Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Healthcare practitioners
Master's degree
Via Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Healthcare practitioners
Master's degree
Via Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Healthcare practitioners
Master's degree
Via Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Healthcare practitioners
Master's degree
Via Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
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