Fortis Institute-Wayne

https://www.fortis.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$19,587

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.66%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

479

84.3% Full-Time

About

Fortis Institute-Wayne is a higher education institution located in Passaic County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Wayne were Medical Assistant (88 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (82 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (66 degrees).

In 2021, 335 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Wayne. 64.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (182 degrees), 2.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (71 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,587.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Wayne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,587

2021 Value

8.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Wayne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,587. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Wayne grew by 8.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Wayne (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Wayne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.09% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Wayne (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.

5.66%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Wayne was 5.66%, which represents 90 out of the 1589 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-Wayne had a total enrollment of 479 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Wayne is 404 students and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 84.3% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Wayne are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Wayne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% Black or African American, 13.4% White, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.3% Asian, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Wayne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.5%) and Black or African American Male (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Wayne in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 479 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Wayne is 404 and the part-time enrollment is 75.

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

Retention Rate over Time

72%

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-Wayne was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis Institute-Wayne had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
259 enrolled students
Black or African American
113 enrolled students
White
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Wayne is 54.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% Black or African American, 13.4% White, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.3% Asian, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 95 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Wayne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Wayne is hispanic or latino (182 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (71 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Wayne is Medical Assistant (88 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (82 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (66 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Wayne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (90 degrees), and Health (225 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-Wayne are Registered nurses (1,332,373 people), Medical & health services managers (146,099 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne in 2021 are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (90 degrees), and Health (225 degrees) (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-Wayne are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (90 degrees), and Health (225 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-Wayne are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,447,570 people), Outpatient care centers (215,725 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,351 people), Offices of physicians (192,792 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,128 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (90 degrees), and Health (225 degrees) (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-Wayne.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
88 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
82 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
66 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Wayne was Medical Assistant with 88 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

215

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Wayne, which is 0.558 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (215).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Wayne in HVAC Maintenance, which is 65 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Wayne in Medical Assistant, which is 10 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Wayne completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
182 degrees awarded
White
71 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Wayne is hispanic or latino (182 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (71 degrees).

2.09% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
70 degrees awarded
White Female
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Wayne is hispanic or latino female (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (70 degrees).