Computer and Information Sciences at Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 121 graduates a year
Forsyth Technical Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Forsyth Technical Community College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 43 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $85,543 | $75,330 | #2 | — |
| 2 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $83,720 | $86,528 | #1 | $58,750 |
| 3 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $80,473 | $73,278 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $75,197 | $71,269 | #4 | $57,428 |
| 5 | Davis Technical College Kaysville, UT | $71,467 | $67,734 | #9 | — |
| 6 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $70,628 | $62,195 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $69,786 | $65,264 | #11 | $61,737 |
| 8 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $66,379 | $71,234 | #5 | $55,264 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $65,250 | $69,450 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $65,112 | $59,290 | #16 | — |
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| 27 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $49,239 | $52,409 | #26 | — |
| 28 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $47,809 | $50,887 | #28 | — |
| 29 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $47,477 | $50,533 | #29 | — |
| 30 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $47,420 | $50,888 | #27 | — |
| 31 | Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT | $47,272 | $44,803 | #36 | $30,139 |
| 32 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $46,455 | $48,013 | #31 | — |
| 33 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC | $43,739 | $46,938 | #32 | $34,853 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Forsyth Technical Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $38,837 | $54,789 | $13,611 |
Other Majors at Forsyth Technical Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $57,908 | $48,466 | #329 of 757 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,886 | $48,388 | #85 of 176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,631 | — | #16 of 100 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $47,204 | — | #121 of 226 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,007 | — | #35 of 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,973 | — | #96 of 120 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $39,703 | $32,036 | #139 of 496 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $33,673 | $31,072 | #38 of 42 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $31,633 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,864 | $30,867 | #31 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Forsyth Technical Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,420 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Forsyth Technical Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Forsyth Technical Community College ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Forsyth Technical Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($50,984), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,469.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.