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Fortis College-Landover
Landover, Maryland · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4351 Garden City Drive, Landover, MD 20785 · Phone: (301) 459-3650 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Nov 2023 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Fortis College-Landover is a private for-profit trade school in Landover, Maryland offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by ABHES and CODA.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Fortis College-Landover has a 47.3% completion rate, near the state average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $36,920 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Fortis College-Landover; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 73.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,930 | $46,410 | $49,110 |
| Dental assistants | $35,560 | $48,620 | $58,820 |
| Dental hygienists | $85,440 | $107,830 | $120,070 |
| Medical records specialists | $35,400 | $54,220 | $65,770 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $68,140 | $85,890 | $99,880 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $36,180 | $45,120 | $50,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (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 | 125 | $25,099 | $23,087 | $9,499 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 84 | $25,397 | $25,194 | $11,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 30 | $76,031 | $66,329 | $32,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $27,899 | $27,203 | $10,678 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | $25,324 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $25,099 | $23,087 | $9,499 |
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-Landover is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Landover, Maryland, a large suburb. The campus participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for training. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with its dental hygiene program additionally accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. The school awards six program families, most commonly medical assistant programs (125 completers), dental assistant schools (84 completers), and dental hygiene programs (30 completers).
Federal data show a completion rate of 47.3%, which is near the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $36,920. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 73.8% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a large share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, health-field career training programs rather than multi-year degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners or career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status directly with ABHES and the ADA's CODA, and review current outcomes and cost figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Fortis College-Landover offers six program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and dental hygiene programs, along with medical billing and coding, radiology tech, and pharmacy tech programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), and its dental hygiene program is also accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.3%, which is near the Maryland state average of 46.9%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per the College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,920, per federal data.
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 at (301) 459-3650 or visit fortis.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Fortis College-Landover is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and typically means less state subsidy than public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through ABHES and CODA, and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?494843.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers health-field programs like medical and dental assisting that are often chosen by career changers, though specific fit depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about requirements for specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Fortis College-Landover at (301) 459-3650 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 reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.