Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 7,113 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,139 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 31.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.41x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,200 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Registered Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,139
Graduation Rate
31.3%
Median Debt
$10,000
Average Net Price
$7,200
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.37x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.41x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,113
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,276
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,884
Pell Grant Rate
39.4%
Federal Loan Rate
17.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,292
Income $30K–$48K
$6,955
Income $48K–$75K
$7,827
Income $110K+
$12,993
Student Demographics
Women
61.0%
White
37.9%
Black
26.5%
Hispanic
21.6%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
21.9%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Practical\Vocational, Nursing - Associate degree (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (60)
Associate (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,722 | 469 |
| Registered Nursing | $78,305 | 104 |
| Business Administration & Management | $44,191 | 76 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $68,533 | 71 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $54,789 | 57 |
| Health Services Administration | $42,789 | 46 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $52,452 | 43 |
| Mental Health Services | $35,406 | 28 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 20 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 20 |
| Teacher Education | $36,484 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $39,558 | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $38,367 | 17 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 16 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Audiovisual Communications | $34,696 | 10 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | $65,032 | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $41,078 | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 4 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | $47,420 | 121 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 77 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 75 |
| Teacher Education | $30,864 | 73 |
| Practical Nursing | $57,908 | 63 |
| Business Administration & Management | $39,973 | 49 |
| Health Services Administration | $39,703 | 47 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $47,204 | 37 |
| Mental Health Services | $33,673 | 34 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,886 | 23 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 21 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,007 | 19 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 19 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 18 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 16 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 10 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $53,631 | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 1 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in North Carolina
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