C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
29/100 · earnings-weighted

Forsyth Technical Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,716
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,147
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Forsyth Technical Community College ▼

28% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$282,466
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,696
1-Year Change
+2.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Forsyth Technical Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,139
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,285
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,000
Median debt at graduation
34.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 18th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Forsyth Technical Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,379$78,305-3%#552 of 962#431$12,718
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$54,726$68,533+5%#196 of 560#131$10,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$56,717$65,032+5%#117 of 237#81—
Computer and Information Sciences$38,837$54,789+1%#62 of 122#50$13,611
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$39,008$52,452-10%#144 of 176#108$9,164
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,760$44,191-9%#374 of 547#315$15,177
Health and Medical Administrative Services$35,288$42,789+15%#112 of 286#78$20,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$35,937$41,078-3%#339 of 476#303—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,355$40,722-8%#642 of 947#488$9,324
Criminal Justice and Corrections$22,389$39,558-15%#366 of 426#299—
Design and Applied Arts$29,715$38,367+1%#39 of 90#30—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$22,276$36,484-3%#98 of 160#87—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$32,928$35,406-13%#45 of 58#37$19,427
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians—$34,696-3%#11 of 26#9—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Forsyth Technical Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $282,466
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,696/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27101 (5.5% cap, Winston-Salem)

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🏆 Where Forsyth Technical Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools
#5
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
of 31 schools
#6
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
of 22 schools
#7
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
of 18 schools
#8
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
of 58 schools
#10
Accounting and Finance
of 33 schools
#16
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,824 $6,432

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
17%
Take Out Loans
$5,147
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,030
$30,001 - $48,000$4,652
$48,001 - $75,000$6,026
$75,001 - $110,000$11,034
$110,001+$11,308

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 489 grads/yr Information Technology 207 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 146 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 134 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 100 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 85 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 79 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 74 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 71 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 68 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 66 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 50 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 38 grads/yr Electrician 36 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 34 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 33 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 33 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 33 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 32 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,716
Total Students
64%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
28%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Hispanic 20%
Black 25%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 28%
With Family 72%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,475 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Forsyth Technical Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Forsyth Technical Community College?
Tuition at Forsyth Technical Community College is $1,824 for in-state students and $6,432 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,147.
What is the graduation rate at Forsyth Technical Community College?
The graduation rate at Forsyth Technical Community College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Forsyth Technical Community College a good school?
Forsyth Technical Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Forsyth Technical Community College?
Forsyth Technical Community College has a total enrollment of 8,716 students.
Is there rental demand near Forsyth Technical Community College?
Yes! Approximately 28% of students at Forsyth Technical Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,475 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Winston-Salem area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology