Is Fortis Institute-Forty Fort worth it?
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania (large suburb), part of the Fortis Institute system. It awarded 155 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor, medical assistant and electrician.
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort 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-Forty Fort
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
$23,291
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
155
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
15
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 |
| 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 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 76 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 25 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Associate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis Institute-Forty Fort. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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