Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 27.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,139
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 21.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $106/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $56,005 | $12,718 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $50,856 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $49,214 | $10,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $38,289 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $34,526 | $9,164 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $31,941 | $15,177 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $29,685 | $13,611 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $28,960 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $26,933 | $19,427 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $25,194 | $20,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $20,350 | $9,324 |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate | $18,771 |
Outcomes Overview
Forsyth Tech graduates carry a median debt of $10,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 29% against their $34,139 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $106 consume only 3.7% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong ties to Winston-Salem's manufacturing and healthcare sectors help explain the impressive 93.1% employment rate. Many graduates enter skilled trades, medical technology, and advanced manufacturing roles that offer stable middle-class incomes. With in-state tuition at $2,256 and practical workforce training, this represents a strong return on investment for students seeking direct career preparation.