Is Fortis Institute-Wayne worth it?
Fortis Institute-Wayne is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Wayne, New Jersey (large suburb), part of the Fortis Institute system. It awarded 267 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant; heating, air conditioning; and dental assisting.
Fortis Institute-Wayne 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-Wayne
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$29,077
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,605
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,920
Average net price
$24,009
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
267
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
502
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,871 | $37,129 | 504 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $25,232 | $36,935 | 381 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $34,064 | $49,332 | 164 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $34,287 | $44,331 | 111 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $30,540 | $41,551 | 100 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $70,276 | $93,127 | 34 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $38,858 | $44,023 | 24 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $54,855 | N/A | 20 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $10,477 | $28,429 | 17 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 85 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 64 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 42 |
| Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 37 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fortis Institute-Wayne. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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