Fortis Institute-Forty Fort

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,348

20.3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$25,224

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.249%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

167

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

50.5%

54 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort were HVAC Maintenance (31 degrees awarded), Electrician (15 degrees), and Medical Assistant (9 degrees).

In 2022, 142 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort. 33.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (75 degrees), 2.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $13,348, which is $−1,593 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $13,348, which is $1,594 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,224.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Forty Fort received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,348

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was $13,348. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $−1,594 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$25,224

2022 Value

53.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Fortis Institute-Forty Fort had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,224. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort grew by 53.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort (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

$9,180

Room and Board

$617

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was of $9,180 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 14% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $617. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.83% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 10% with respect to 2021, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort (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-Forty Fort 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-Forty Fort had a total enrollment of 167 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 167 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.3% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 26.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.39% Two or More Races, 1.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.599% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18%) and Black or African American Male (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 167 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 167 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2022 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-Forty Fort was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis Institute-Forty Fort had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
64 enrolled students
Black or African American
44 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 38.3% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 26.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.39% Two or More Races, 1.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.599% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 48 fewer women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Forty Fort. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is HVAC Maintenance (31 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (15 degrees) and Medical Assistant (9 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (57 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees).

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-Forty Fort are Registered nurses (1,395,783 people), Medical & health services managers (151,508 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,200 people), and Physicians (107,987 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in 2022 are Transportation (57 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), and Health (39 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are Transportation (57 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), and Health (39 degrees) (as of 2022).

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-Forty Fort are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,484,879 people), Outpatient care centers (238,459 people), Elementary & secondary schools (221,332 people), Offices of physicians (202,593 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,223 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

HVAC Maintenance
31 degrees awarded
Electrician
15 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was HVAC Maintenance with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort, which is 2.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (47).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 5.33 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in Phlebotamy Technician, which is 10.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 36% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Forty Fort completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
75 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

0.704% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
49 degrees awarded
White Female
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is white male (49 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (26 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Forty Fort employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$774k

2022 Salaries

10.8%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Fortis Institute-Forty Fort paid a median of $774k in salaries, a 10.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.67% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$199k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Fortis Institute-Forty Fort paid a total of $199k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

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

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