Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Public · 7,113 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,292 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,955 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,827 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,834 |
| $110k and up | $12,993 |
| All families (average) | $7,200 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,722 | +$6,663 | clears the bar | $9,324 | 1.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,420 | +$13,361 | clears the bar | $8,469 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $78,305 | +$44,246 | clears the bar | $12,718 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,864 | -$3,195 | falls short | $12,995 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,633 | -$2,426 | falls short | $10,540 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,533 | +$34,474 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,908 | +$23,849 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $54,789 | +$20,730 | clears the bar | $13,611 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,191 | +$10,132 | clears the bar | $15,177 | 1.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,886 | +$22,827 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,703 | +$5,644 | clears the bar | $14,196 | 2.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,673 | -$386 | falls short | $14,677 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $52,452 | +$18,393 | clears the bar | $9,164 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,973 | +$5,914 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,204 | +$13,145 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 34% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.