C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100

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

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 students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,475 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$282,466
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,696
1-Year Change
+2.6%
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: September 2026 | Methodology