Is Fortis Institute-Scranton worth it?
Fortis Institute-Scranton is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Scranton, Pennsylvania (small city), part of the Fortis Institute system. It awarded 75 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, medical assistant and dental hygiene.
Fortis Institute-Scranton is part of Fortis Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Fortis Institute-Scranton
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$31,719
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,004
Median earnings 10 years after
$30,224
Average net price
$20,186
Completion rate
46%
Completions (2024)
75
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
372
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | $46,797 | $58,249 | 104 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,082 | $32,973 | 78 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | $51,603 | $53,667 | 61 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $31,937 | $42,767 | 49 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $29,391 | $34,714 | 36 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $30,823 | $40,488 | 35 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,275 | $23,466 | 21 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $34,967 | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Associate | 30 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 23 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 15 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Associate | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis Institute-Scranton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page