Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Fortis College-Salt Lake City worth it?
Pay $27,586/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $34,509 ten years out — about 1.3× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: D.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Fortis College-Salt Lake City vs Utah avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Utah college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Fortis College-Salt Lake City | Utah avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▼ $27,586 | $20,521 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $34,509 | $53,187 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $13,000 | $18,342 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▲ 59.8% | 51.8% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 80.4% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $134,628 over four years. Most students get $6,071/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $13,000 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 38% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Fortis College-Salt Lake City grad earns about -$419,640 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Fortis College-Salt Lake City
The average student at Fortis College-Salt Lake City pays $27,586 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $33,657 published sticker price. That is above the UT average net price of $20,521.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $34,509 — below the UT median of $53,187. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $13,000, roughly $141 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 38% of one year's median earnings.
Smart alternatives
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Fortis College-Salt Lake City?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $27,586 per year. That's $6,071/yr in financial aid against the $33,657 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $110,344.
How much do Fortis College-Salt Lake City graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Fortis College-Salt Lake City graduates earn a median of $34,509 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 1.3× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Fortis College-Salt Lake City graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,000 — about $141/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 75.3% of students take federal loans.
Is Fortis College-Salt Lake City worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Fortis College-Salt Lake City a value grade of D — top 96% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $27,586/yr, earn $34,509/yr ten years out, ROI score of 3.13. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Fortis College-Salt Lake City?
60.1% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 75.3% take federal student loans. On average, students get $6,071 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Fortis College-Salt Lake City?
In-state tuition is $13,474 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $13,474 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Fortis College-Salt Lake City?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $25,927. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $33,342. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →