Fortis Institute-Erie
- The mission of Tri-State Business Institute to provide students with the practical skills and the responsible behaviors necessary to secure rewarding careers in their specialized fields of study. To accomplish this mission, the Institute provides students with updated postsecondary technical knowledge and skill level.
School Highlights
- Fortis Institute-Erie serves 652 students (68% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Fortis Institute-Erie is one of 4 community colleges within Erie County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Erie is Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT) (4.0 miles away).
Top Placements (Pennsylvania)
Listed among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
| Fortis Institute-Erie | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 40 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 652 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 442 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 210 students | 246 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| % Black | 8% | 14% |
| % White | 79% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 43% | 54% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,500 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Tri-State Business Institute offers Associate in Specialized Business Degree and Diploma programs in Programming, Database Administration, Digital Graphic & Multimedia Design, Microcomputer Applications, Networking, Web Site Development, Security / Forensics, Business Administration / Accounting, Business Administration / Marketing and Management, Professional Administrative Assistant, Nursing, Medical Transcription, Therapeutic Massage, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT / Paramedic, Legal careers, Cosmetology careers and welding careers. Tri-State Business Institute is an authorized Microsoft Office Specialist Testing Site and an Authorized Prometric/Certiport Testing Center. We offer certification exams for many of the skill areas within our programs. You can take a class and get certified right away. Tri-State Business Institute has successfully tested and certified over 700 students in Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Cisco, CompTIA, NCCT, and CIW. The library/resource center offers reference sources and a collection of books, journals, magazines, and materials related to the curriculums offered at the school. TSBI is a member of the Northwest Interlibrary Cooperative of Pennsylvania (NICOP) which allows for the sharing of library materials by Northwestern Pennsylvania Post-Secondary Educational Institutions. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Occupational Associate Degrees and Diplomas.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Erie is Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT) (4.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT)Private, for profit205 students | 4.00 Mi940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16510
814.868.9900 4.00205 - Erie Institute of Technology IncPrivate, for profit232 students | 4.00 Mi940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16565
(814)868-9900 4.00232 - Triangle Tech Inc-EriePublic46 students | 5.00 Mi2000 Liberty St
Erie, PA 16502
(814)453-6016 5.0046 - 125 students | 30.00 Mi847 N Main Street Ste 204
Meadville, PA 16335
(814)724-0700 30.00125 - 2,281 students | 35.70 Mi3300 Lake Road West
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440)964-3322 35.702,281
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