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Fortis College-Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 19600 South Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 · Phone: (786) 345-5300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Fortis College-Cutler Bay is a private for-profit trade school in Cutler Bay, FL offering medical assistant and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Fortis College-Cutler Bay has a 48.4% completion rate, below the Florida state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $34,726 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Fortis College-Cutler Bay; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted, and about 70.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $24,657 | $23,042 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $48,604 | $46,513 | $17,667 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Fortis College-Cutler Bay is a private for-profit trade school located in Cutler Bay, Florida. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards its programs mainly in two fields: medical assistant programs and LPN/LVN programs, with 18 and 5 completers respectively among its most recent graduating cohort.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 48.4%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,726. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 70.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income students are served here.
This campus, situated in a large suburb, focuses on shorter clinical and allied-health training programs rather than multi-year degrees, based on its listed program families. Prospective students, including those changing careers, should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since program length, schedule, and licensing requirements are not detailed in this data set.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Fortis College-Cutler Bay offers medical assistant programs (18 completers) and LPN/LVN programs (5 completers), based on the most recent federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as active.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.4%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,726.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (786) 345-5300 or visit fortis.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Fortis College-Cutler Bay is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data set; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490975.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused allied-health programs such as medical assistant and LPN/LVN training, which are often shorter-format programs, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here; contact the school to confirm fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in this data set; contact the school or check state licensing boards for LPN and medical assistant credential requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Fortis College-Cutler Bay at (786) 345-5300 or through its website, https://www.fortis.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this data set; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.