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Is Fortis College-Columbia Worth It?

Columbia, SC · Midsize city · 582 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Fortis College-Columbia is a Associate's College located in midsize city in Columbia, SC. It enrolls approximately 582 students. 43% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. With $36,368 median earnings and $12,547 median debt, median debt equals about 4 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. Only 24% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$20,404
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,547
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,368
4-yr Grad Rate
43%
Tuition (In-State)
$14,777
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$14,777
3-yr Loan Repayment
24%
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