Fortis Institute-Forty Fort

www.fortisinstitute.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,738

23.6% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,416

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

18.8%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

172

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

69.6%

96 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort were HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees awarded), Electrician (11 degrees), and Medical Assistant (6 degrees).

In 2021, 126 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort. 40.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (77 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $16,738, which is $2,238 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-Forty Fort is $16,738, which is $2,238 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 $16,416.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Forty Fort received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,738

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was $16,738. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $2,238 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-Forty Fort (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,416

2021 Value

5.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Forty Fort had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,416. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort grew by 5.02%.

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

$8,050

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was of $8,050 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 26.2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.76% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

18.8%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was 18.8%, which represents 25 out of the 133 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 172 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 172 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 48.8% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Black or African American, 5.23% Two or More Races, 0.581% Asian, 0.581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.581% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.1%), followed by White Female (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 172 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 172 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 69.7% 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

67%

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-Forty Fort was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

White
84 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students
Black or African American
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 48.8% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Black or African American, 5.23% Two or More Races, 0.581% Asian, 0.581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.581% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 24 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 (77 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (11 degrees) and Medical Assistant (6 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (55 degrees awarded), Construction (11 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (18 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 (1,332,903 people), Medical & health services managers (146,170 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,287 people), and Physicians (107,033 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in 2021 are Transportation (55 degrees awarded), Construction (11 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are Transportation (55 degrees awarded), Construction (11 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (42 degrees) (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-Forty Fort are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,444,058 people), Outpatient care centers (215,772 people), Elementary & secondary schools (212,465 people), Offices of physicians (192,556 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (127,655 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 (2021)

HVAC Maintenance
18 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
11 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was HVAC Maintenance with 18 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 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort, which is 1.47 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (51).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 4.5 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% 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, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is Male and Asian (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
77 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
47 degrees awarded
White Female
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is white male (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (30 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: Management, with 2 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$868k

2021 Salaries

10%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Forty Fort paid a median of $868k in salaries, a 10% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$199k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis Institute-Forty Fort paid a total of $199k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% 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

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort were Management with 2 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, 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.