C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Fortis Institute-Forty Fort

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Forty Fort, Pennsylvania 18704
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 58%
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
D
41/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
21/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

159
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,224
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,301
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
71.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
66.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 34th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Ground Transportation$46,797$58,249+12%#17 of 103#23$6,333
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$30,823$40,488-16%#193 of 226#195$8,338
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$26,082$32,973-4%#411 of 637#421$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Fortis Institute-Forty Fort Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $222,481
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,420/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 18702 (6.0% cap, Wilkes-Barre)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $13,694 $13,694

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
78%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

159
Total Students
35%
Women
33%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Hispanic 27%
Black 25%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 33%
25-64 (Adult) 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Fortis Institute-Forty Fort?
Tuition at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is $13,694 for in-state students and $13,694 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort?
The graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Fortis Institute-Forty Fort a good school?
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Fortis Institute-Forty Fort?
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort has a total enrollment of 159 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology