by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 20 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. 32% of the instructors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Fortis Institute-Birmingham can choose from 6 majors with reported graduates spanning 4 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Fortis Institute-Birmingham are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Fortis Institute-Birmingham, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 55 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 45 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 40 |
| Precision Metal Working | 25 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 11 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Fortis Institute-Birmingham:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: