- Allied Medical & Technical Institute provides an opportunity for organizations to hire the graduates of our schools who have completed quality, people-oriented, post-secondary career training. These graduates are capable of utilizing those skills in the business world, resulting in a positive impact for themselves and the businesses they are associated with.
School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort serves 15 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,214
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
9 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort has declined by 91% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Forty Fort diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15 students
382 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
15 students
294 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
15 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
292 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
27%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
25%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,100
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $15,214 is less than the state average of $17,466. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,214
$17,466
Tuition Notes
Varies by program
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,333
$13,310
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,442
$6,297
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
100%
69%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Allied Medical & Technical Institute is at the forefront of career education in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our facilities and programs are continually being enhanced so we can offer you the best education that will get you the career training you need to enter today's job market with confidence. The Forty Fort campus of Allied Medical & Technical Institute is located in a lovely residential area of Wyoming Valley, which has served the Greater Wilkes-Barre area since 1984. The location of the Forty Fort campus makes it easily accessible from Rt. 81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Our school is comprised of a friendly admissions and administrative staff and experienced instructors. We offer hands-on training that offers our students an interesting and enjoyable learning experience. Our Forty Fort campus is proud of its history of providing a skilled workforce to the Greater Wilkes-Barre area for over 20 years. Programs offered at the Forty Fort campus includes Business Administration/Accounting, ECG/Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Transcriptionist/Insurance Billing Specialist and Pharmacy Technician. The college is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools of Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ruth W. - Graduated with LPM certification and RN degree. -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute-Forty Fort cost?
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort's private state tuition is approximately $15,214.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Forty Fort is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
Who are famous alumni from Fortis Institute-Forty Fort?
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort famous alumni include: Ruth W. - Graduated with LPM certification and RN degree..
What is Fortis Institute-Forty Fort's ranking?
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
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