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Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programsHVAC schoolsWelding schoolsDental assistant schoolsLPN / LVN programs
47%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$13,000median debt of graduates
$33,226median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,509median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 2545 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 · Phone: 33092399594666 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls is a private for-profit trade school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, offering medical assistant, HVAC, and welding programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls has a 46.6% completion rate, below the Ohio state average of 68.8%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000 and earn a median of $34,509 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and 75.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Fortis College-Cuyaho… Fortis College-Cuyaho…: 46.6% 46.6% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$36,050$42,810$46,270
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,630$62,510$78,190
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,990$50,340$59,510
Dental assistants$36,870$47,970$59,520
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,030$61,950$65,900

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 36 $24,190 $21,640 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 35 $32,690 $32,818 $13,000
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 26 $34,548 $27,669 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $20,979 $20,482 $13,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $37,838 $41,193 $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.

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About this school

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls is a private for-profit trade school located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a large suburb. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus offers five program families, with the most common being medical assistant programs, HVAC schools, and welding schools, alongside dental assistant and LPN programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 46.6%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $34,509. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 75.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, career-focused training in hands-on trades such as HVAC, welding, or medical assisting rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; however, exact program lengths are not reported here, so prospective students should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status and outcome data independently through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since some figures — such as annual cost — are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls offers five program families, most notably medical assistant programs, HVAC schools, and welding schools, along with dental assistant and LPN programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 46.6%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $34,509.

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 for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at the number or website listed to confirm scheduling.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?487302, or by contacting ACCSC directly.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls by phone at 3309239594666 or visit their website at https://www.fortis.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trades is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.

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.

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