Forsyth Technical Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state North Carolina residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,113 students.
About This School
Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with approximately 7,113 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,200 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Forsyth Technical Community College, is a public community college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The college is one of the largest in the North Carolina Community College System, with an enrollment of over 11,000 credit students and over 24,000 Corporate and Continuing Education students.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce — at just $6,342/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,888 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $30,000 ten years out suggest graduates often land in entry-level or mid-skill roles, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone — whether that's transferring to a four-year university or moving into a trade or technical career where Forsyth has real program depth.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,113 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Forsyth Technical Community College
2100 Silas Creek Pky
Winston-Salem, NC 27103-5197
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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