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Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 · Phone: (336) 723-0371 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Forsyth Technical Community College is a public trade and career school in Winston-Salem, NC, offering auto mechanic, welding, and LPN programs, accredited by SACS.
Forsyth Tech's completion rate is 34.2%, below the North Carolina average of 47.8%; median graduate debt is $10,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,139, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and about 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,500 | $48,200 | $63,170 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $52,860 | $74,450 | $83,340 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $38,860 | $57,080 | $63,290 |
| Dental assistants | $38,240 | $50,380 | $57,720 |
| Massage therapists | $31,050 | $60,650 | $85,150 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
| Machinists | $37,110 | $55,230 | $62,680 |
| Dental hygienists | $77,270 | $97,850 | $100,930 |
| Construction laborers | $31,850 | $44,720 | $49,070 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,820 | $44,530 | $48,480 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,840 | $49,620 | $64,800 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 63 | $41,795 | $38,289 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $35,135 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 22 | $41,590 | $34,526 | $9,164 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $48,716 | $49,214 | $10,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $35,135 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | $50,856 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 10 | $41,590 | $34,526 | $9,164 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $48,716 | $49,214 | $10,000 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $48,716 | $49,214 | $10,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $30,768 | $28,960 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $48,716 | $49,214 | $10,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 6 | $41,590 | $34,526 | $9,164 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | $41,590 | $34,526 | $9,164 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | $22,311 | $25,194 | $20,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $48,716 | $49,214 | $10,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | $30,768 | $28,960 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | $10,540 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Forsyth Technical Community College is a public community college located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. Students at Forsyth Tech can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. Among its 41 trade and career programs, the most-awarded fields are auto mechanic schools, welding schools, and LPN/LVN programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 34.2%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $34,139. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
With 7,113 undergraduates and 498 trade program completers, Forsyth Tech offers both shorter career-training programs and longer associate-degree pathways across fields like welding, HVAC, electrical work, dental hygiene, and medical assisting. This range may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career-changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here and should be confirmed with the school directly. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Forsyth Technical Community College offers 41 trade and career programs, with the top programs being auto mechanic schools, welding schools, and LPN/LVN programs. Other program families include HVAC, electrician, dental hygiene, medical assisting, and construction trades.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Forsyth Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It also holds programmatic accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 34.2%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,139, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (336) 723-0371 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution. Public schools are typically funded partly by state and local governments, which can affect tuition rates compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (336) 723-0371 or through its website to ask about program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors, including SACS and the specialized programmatic bodies. Outcomes data can be checked at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198552.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a mix of shorter career-training programs and longer associate-degree pathways across trades like welding, HVAC, and medical assisting, which may suit adult career-changers. Specific scheduling details for working adults are not reported in this data, so contacting the school is recommended.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Forsyth Technical Community College at (336) 723-0371 or visit https://www.forsythtech.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on other nearby schools. You can use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198552 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.