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Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort were Medical Assistant (34 degrees awarded), Electrician (25 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (20 degrees).
In 2024, 155 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort. 29.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $13,694, which is $−1,203 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).
In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was 0.539%, corresponding to 2 out of the 371 total borrowers.
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $13,694, which is $1,203 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,489.
In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Forty Fort received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was $13,694. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $−1,203 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).
This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2024 Fortis Institute-Forty Fort had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,489. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort grew by 16.4%.
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.
The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was of $13,950 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 55% between 2023 and 2024.
During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,034. The cost of books and supplies increased by 31.6% during the same period.
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70% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.41% with respect to 2023, when 71% 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.
In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was 0.539%, which represents 2 out of the 371 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.
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort had a total enrollment of 15 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 15 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 26.7% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 20% Two or More Races, and 20% Hispanic or Latino.
Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Male (14.4%).
The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 15 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 74.1% 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 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Fortis Institute-Forty Fort had a retention rate higher than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 26.7% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 20% Two or More Races, and 20% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.
In 2024, 63 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 (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).
The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is Medical Assistant (34 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (25 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (20 degrees).
In 2024, 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 (76 degrees awarded), Construction (25 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees).
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 (1,490,770 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,510 people), Pharmacists (134,265 people), and Physicians (110,042 people).
The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in 2024 are Transportation (76 degrees awarded), Construction (25 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (34 degrees) (as of 2024).
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, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Personal financial advisors
The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are Transportation (76 degrees awarded), Construction (25 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (34 degrees) (as of 2024).
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 (1,593,515 people), Outpatient care centers (276,100 people), Elementary & secondary schools (248,498 people), Offices of physicians (200,361 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (146,198 people).
The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are Transportation (76 degrees awarded), Construction (25 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Health (34 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was Medical Assistant with 34 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.
In 2024, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort, which is 2.37 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (46).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort by degrees awarded.
In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 6.6 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in Medical Assistant, which is 16 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 25% 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, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.
The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).
1.94% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is white female (99 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (67 degrees).
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.
In 2024, Fortis Institute-Forty Fort paid a median of $592k in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 31.8% decline between 2021 and 2023, and a 10% decline between 2020 and 2021.
In 2023, Fortis Institute-Forty Fort paid a total of $199k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.
In 2023, 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.