Fortis Institute-Wayne

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2024 Average Net Price
$23,351
After Financial Aid
2022 Default Rate
0.0826%
on Student Loans
2024 Enrolled Students
502
90.6% Full-Time

About

Fortis Institute-Wayne is a higher education institution located in Passaic County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Wayne were Medical Assistant (85 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (64 degrees), and Dental Assisting (42 degrees).

In 2024, 267 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Wayne. 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (143 degrees), 2.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Wayne was 0.0826%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,211 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,351.

In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Wayne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,351
2024 Value
3.71%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fortis Institute-Wayne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,351. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Wayne grew by 3.71%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

74%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
72%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Wayne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.37% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0.0826%
2022 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Wayne was 0.0826%, which represents 1 out of the 1211 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Wayne had a total enrollment of 502 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Wayne is 455 students and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Wayne are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Wayne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Black or African American, 12.9% White, 5.38% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Wayne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (30.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.9%) and Black or African American Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Wayne in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 502 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Wayne is 455 and the part-time enrollment is 47.

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Retention Rate over Time

86%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Wayne was 86%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    265 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    112 enrolled students
  3. White
    65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Wayne is 52.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Black or African American, 12.9% White, 5.38% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2024, 31 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Wayne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Wayne is hispanic or latino (143 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Wayne is Medical Assistant (85 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (64 degrees) and Dental Assisting (42 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Wayne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees), and Health (149 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne are Registered nurses (1,490,368 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,545 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (110,034 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne in 2024 are Science Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees), and Health (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Power plant operators, distributors, & dispatchers

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne are Science Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees), and Health (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,597,333 people), Outpatient care centers (275,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (243,109 people), Offices of physicians (200,320 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (141,241 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Wayne are Science Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees), and Health (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Wayne.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Medical Assistant
    85 degrees awarded
  2. HVAC Maintenance
    64 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    42 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Wayne was Medical Assistant with 85 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

118
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
149
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Wayne, which is 0.792 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (149).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Wayne in HVAC Maintenance, which is 31 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Wayne in Medical Assistant, which is 16 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

19%
100% Completion Time
63%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Wayne completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    143 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    51 degrees awarded
  3. White
    36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Wayne is hispanic or latino (143 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

5.62% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    85 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    58 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Wayne is hispanic or latino female (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (58 degrees).

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