Does Fortis College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fortis College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fortis College. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fortis College?

45% of Fortis College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fortis College 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fortis College?

Admissions Representative (39) , Instructor (33) , Adjunct Instructor (11) , Admissions Advisor (9) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Allied Health Instructor (7) , Program Director (7) , Adjunct Faculty (5) , Admissions (5) , Business Office Manager (5) , Director of Admissions (5) , Financial Aid Officer (4) , HVAC Instructor (4) , Medical Assistant Instructor (4) , Nursing Instructor (4)

What are the pros of working at Fortis College according to real employee reviews?

"The program Deans are great people as well as the Registrar and Office Administration." ((in 22 reviews)); "Good benefits and decent hours" ((in 12 reviews)); "Staff was great very caring and helpful" ((in 11 reviews)); "Excellent working environment, friendly coworkers." ((in 9 reviews)); "Fair salary for supplementary income" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Fortis College according to real employee reviews?

"Management was poor and a lot of demeaning to low level employees." ((in 15 reviews)); "No raises (ever), Deans in positions they shouldn’t be in just to fill the role." ((in 9 reviews)); "no room for growth, no raise, upper management only cares about increasing sales and not actually helping students transform their lives and start a career." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours with no overtime or compensation time." ((in 7 reviews)); "No 401k match and they are more concerned about making more of a profit then the student experience." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Fortis College redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Fortis College redundancy and their outlook for job security at Fortis College in 2026.

Fortis College Reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(361 total reviews)

Duncan M. Anderson

56% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (361 reviews)

Fortis College has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 361 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fortis College employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

361 reviews

2.0

5 July 2026

Micromanagement and high turnover dominate the workplace

Financial aid specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

There were no pros to working here

Cons

The administration micromanages their employees. High turnover.

2.0

8 June 2026

Rewarding impact on students overshadowed by outdated leadership

Program director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Making an impact on students is always the most rewarding thing in education.

Cons

Outdated leadership culture. They are profit-first and will treat staff and students accordingly.

3.0

22 May 2026

Rewarding student interactions overshadowed by unsustainable expectations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The students were by far the most rewarding part of the position, and being able to help them grow personally and professionally made the work meaningful. I appreciated the opportunity to strengthen student outcomes, improve processes, and prepare students for employment and certification success. I was fortunate to have direct leadership support from one individual who consistently advocated for both students and staff. The role also provided valuable experience in leadership, compliance, curriculum development, operations, and team management.

Cons

The work environment became increasingly difficult to sustain long term due to constant operational changes, inconsistent communication, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of overall support. There was often pressure placed on staff to compensate for broader institutional shortcomings while carrying significant responsibility with limited recognition. Minimal enrollment numbers made institutional goals difficult to realistically achieve, yet expectations continued to increase without the staffing, structure, or resources necessary to support them effectively. Over time, the imbalance between expectations and support led to significant professional burnout.

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Admissions Inside Sales Representative – Admissions Department

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Fortis College

Fortis College Reviews

Company ratings over time

Reviews by job title

Micromanagement and high turnover dominate the workplace

Rewarding impact on students overshadowed by outdated leadership

Rewarding student interactions overshadowed by unsustainable expectations

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