Fortis Institute-Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private, for-profit · 372 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,792 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,674 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,682 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,066 |
| $110k and up | $27,385 |
| All families (average) | $20,186 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,973 | -$3,525 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $53,667 | +$17,169 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $42,767 | +$6,269 | clears the bar | $24,166 | 3.9 yrs |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,466 | -$13,032 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,967 | -$1,531 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $34,714 | -$1,784 | falls short | $18,917 | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,249 | +$21,751 | clears the bar | $6,333 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,488 | +$3,990 | clears the bar | $8,338 | 2.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 71% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.