Fortis Institute - Scranton is located at 517 Ash Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

School Nature: Private for-profit two-year college.

School Size: The total enrollment in the fall of 2022 is 279, which is relatively small, of which 6% are male and 94% are female. 58% of the students are white, 14% are Hispanic/Latino, 13% are black or African American, 6% are Asian, 6% are two or more races, and 4% are of unknown race/ethnicity. The campus is located in the city.

Student-faculty ratio: Data from 2020-2021 shows that the student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Degree Setting: The highest degree offered by the school is an associate degree.

Admission Policy: An open admissions policy is implemented, and the application fee for the fall of 2023 is 25 USD.

Professional Setting

Health Care: Provides professional courses such as practical nursing, medical assistant, dental assistant, dental hygiene, etc. to cultivate students' practical skills in the healthcare industry to meet the growing employment needs of the medical industry. For example, in the dental hygiene profession, with technological advancement and population growth, dentists have an increasing demand for dental hygienists, and graduates of this profession have good employment prospects.

Technical worker types: There are diploma courses for technical trades such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). The courses include classroom teaching and practical operation training. Students will learn knowledge and skills in related fields and master practical skills such as computer diagnostic programs to prepare for entry-level work in related industries.

Commercial driving: A commercial truck driver training program is set up to provide students with the skills training required to become professional truck drivers to meet the demand for professional drivers in the logistics and transportation industry.

Teaching and faculty

Teaching mode: A comprehensive teaching mode that combines traditional classroom teaching with situational practical learning is adopted. Teaching is also enriched through practical skills laboratories and internships, so that students can better apply theoretical knowledge to practical operations and improve their problem-solving ability and professional quality.

Faculty strength: The teaching team has rich professional knowledge and teaching experience, and can impart practical professional skills and industry experience to students, helping students better master professional knowledge and skills, and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition and miscellaneous fees for 2020-2021 are $28,190, and the tuition for in-state and out-of-state students is the same. In addition, the school will charge an additional fee of $2,806, and books and supplies will cost about $1,321.

Aid: The school provides students with a variety of aid methods. 87% of undergraduates in 2022-2023 received grant or scholarship aid, and the average scholarship or grant amount was $6,427.

Accreditation and Employment

Accreditation: The school has only national accreditation, which makes it difficult or even impossible for students to transfer to other universities or state colleges that usually have regional accreditation to pursue higher degrees.

Employment Services: The school provides employment services for students, including helping students who are about to graduate to arrange interviews with local employers, etc., to help students better enter the workplace.