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Fortis Institute-Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 372 students · HVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$20,186
cheaper than 21% of comparable schools
Completion rate
56.3%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$30,224
earns ~$1,497.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Fortis Institute-Scranton is a private for-profit school in Scranton, PA that mainly awards certificates. It serves adults seeking training in allied health, HVAC, and other trades. The school offers a range of associate degrees and undergraduate certificates.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $20,186, and the median student debt at completion is $9,500. A completion rate of 56.3% is reported, which means roughly four out of ten students do not finish. Typical median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,224.

Net price is 30% above the Pennsylvania median ($15,576) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 19% below the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degree$37,328
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$29,517
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$27,307
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$20,335
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificate$15,182
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$21,052

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?
Fortis Institute-Scranton is a private for-profit school.
How many students are currently enrolled?
There are 372 students enrolled at this location.
What share of students received Pell Grants?
71.4% of students received Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
Programs include Practical Nursing, Dental Support Services, Allied Health, HVAC, and Ground Transportation, available as associate degrees or undergraduate certificates. The school also offers three additional programs beyond the listed trades.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion for the Practical Nursing program are $37,328.
What is the completion rate for this school?
The reported completion rate is 56.3%.

Other options in Pennsylvania

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
All-State Career SchoolEssington$18,20561.7%$38,495
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh$13,97025.3%$39,449
Butler County Community CollegeButler$6,23330.2%$38,891
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia$6,57618.3%$45,391
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg$14,47121.3%$42,007
Johnson CollegeScranton$19,95457.3%$55,194
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 385503. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.