Fortis Institute-Scranton

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,384

0.999% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$34,090

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.82%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

241

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42.9%

66 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Scranton is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Scranton were Medical Assistant (50 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (10 degrees), and Massage Therapy (6 degrees).

In 2021, 140 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Scranton. 94.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.71% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (81 degrees), 4.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $25,384, which is $10,884 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $25,384, which is $10,884 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,090.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Scranton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,384

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton was $25,384. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $10,884 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$34,090

2021 Value

2.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Scranton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,090. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Scranton grew by 2.15%.

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

$9,038

Room and Board

$1,271

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Scranton was of $9,038 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 46.2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,271. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 5.64% 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Scranton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.15% with respect to 2020, when 87% 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.

4.82%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Scranton was 4.82%, which represents 17 out of the 353 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 241 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 241 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 58.1% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.81% Two or More Races, and 1.24% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 241 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 241 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

48%

2021 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 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

White
140 enrolled students
Black or African American
47 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 58.1% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.81% Two or More Races, and 1.24% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 124 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 (81 degrees awarded). There were 4.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Scranton is Medical Assistant (50 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (10 degrees) and Massage Therapy (6 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (140 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 (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton in 2021 are Health (140 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Health (140 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Health (140 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Dental Hygiene
32 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
19 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Scranton was Dental Hygiene with 32 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 2021

132

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Scranton, which is 0.0606 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (132).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Scranton in Medical Assistant, which is 0.102 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Scranton in Medical Assistant, which is 9.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Scranton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis Institute-Scranton is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
81 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
Asian
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white (81 degrees awarded). There were 4.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

3.57% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
16 degrees awarded
Asian Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white female (80 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (16 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Scranton employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton are: Management, with 4 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.46M

2021 Salaries

10.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Scranton paid a median of $1.46M in salaries, a 10.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$350k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Scranton paid a total of $350k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton was Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton were Management with 4 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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