Fortis Institute-Scranton

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,237

9.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,984

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.249%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

205

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.8%

37 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Scranton is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Scranton were Medical Assistant (29 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (8 degrees), and Massage Therapy (7 degrees).

In 2023, 89 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Scranton. 93.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.74% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (50 degrees), 2.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $14,237, which is $−927 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Scranton was 0.249%, corresponding to 1 out of the 402 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $14,237, which is $927 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,984.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Scranton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,237

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton was $14,237. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $−927 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,984

2023 Value

30.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis Institute-Scranton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,984. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Scranton grew by 30.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,093

Room and Board

$1,054

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Scranton was of $11,093 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 28.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,054. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Scranton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.78% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.249%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Scranton was 0.249%, which represents 1 out of the 402 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Scranton had a total enrollment of 205 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 205 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Scranton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.2% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Black or African American, 4.88% Asian, 3.9% Two or More Races, 0.488% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (16.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 205 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 205 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Scranton was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis Institute-Scranton had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Scranton (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
105 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students
Black or African American
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 51.2% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Black or African American, 4.88% Asian, 3.9% Two or More Races, 0.488% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 77 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Scranton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white (50 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Scranton is Medical Assistant (29 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (8 degrees) and Massage Therapy (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Scranton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (89 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton in 2023 are Health (89 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Health (89 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Health (89 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Scranton.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
28 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
11 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Scranton was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Fortis Institute-Scranton according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Scranton, which is 0.0723 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Scranton in Massage Therapy, which is 0.75 times less than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis Institute-Scranton in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Scranton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fortis Institute-Scranton is Male and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white (50 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

1.12% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white female (45 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (18 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Scranton employs 14 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Female Instructor (9), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton are: Management, with 6 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.62M

2023 Salaries

13.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fortis Institute-Scranton paid a median of $1.62M in salaries, a 13.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.79% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$782k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fortis Institute-Scranton paid a total of $782k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton was Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton were Management with 6 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton was Female Instructor with 9 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Scranton.

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