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Fortis Institute-Scranton
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Annual Tuition
$14,444
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
44.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$30,224
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Fortis Institute-Scranton is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Scranton, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,444, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 44.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$28,888
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
129.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$224
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$26,648
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$24,408
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 45%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $9,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$14,444
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
55.3%
Success
44.8%
In-State Cost
$14,444
Age 25+ Students
54.1%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 10
Working at 6yr
531 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Scranton
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$730
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$854
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,039
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Scranton metropolitan area.