Forsyth Technical Community College (Forsyth Tech)
Public two-year college in Winston-Salem, NC that costs an average of $2,937 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$2,937
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,074
PublicLarge city7,113 undergraduates
Cost of Forsyth Tech
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $9,331 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,276 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,884 |
| Books and supplies | $1,700 |
| Average net price after aid | $2,937 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,018 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $913 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,106 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,450 |
| $110,001+ | $9,255 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Forsyth Tech's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $37,326 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,074 |
| Rank in North Carolina (earnings) | 14th of 36 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,568 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $109 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 45% |
| Students with federal loans | 55% |
Majors and programs at Forsyth Tech
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 47 | $73,293 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 57 | $52,798 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 131 | $50,377 | $9,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 255 | $41,004 | $10,166 |
| Precision Metal Working | 143 | $38,508 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 205 | $37,678 | $7,867 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 34 | $37,210 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 100 | $35,356 | $15,832 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 185 | $32,008 | $12,371 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 85 | $30,819 | $12,628 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 37 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 44 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 43 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 40 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 103 | — | $7,077 |
| Carpenters | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 67 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 9 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 69 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 39 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Nanotechnology | 2 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 35 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 41 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 250 | $75,706 | $12,637 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 165 | $62,669 | $9,977 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 115 | $47,160 | $7,914 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 46 | $44,134 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | $38,907 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 130 | $38,867 | $13,332 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 158 | $37,767 | $13,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 84 | $36,654 | $16,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 48 | $35,985 | $20,979 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 962 | $35,618 | $8,074 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 41 | $30,986 | — |
| Graphic Communications | 24 | $18,741 | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 12 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 42 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 34 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 8 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 15 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Nanotechnology | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 41 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 42 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in North Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown | $17,020 | — | $38,309 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington | $6,156 | — | $41,969 |
| Durham Technical Community College | Durham | $3,152 | — | $40,827 |
| Johnston Community College | Smithfield | $5,459 | — | $41,366 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte | $1,741 | — | $43,413 |
| Central Carolina Community College | Sanford | $5,828 | — | $37,196 |
| Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory | $6,463 | — | $41,272 |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | Jacksonville | $9,584 | — | $43,014 |
About Forsyth Tech
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 7,113 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | forsythtech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Forsyth Tech cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $9,331 a year (tuition and fees: $2,276 in-state, $6,884 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,937 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,018.
How much do Forsyth Tech graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,074 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 36 similar colleges in North Carolina.
What is Forsyth Tech's graduation rate?
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.