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Forsyth Technical Community College is located in a medium-sized city, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Forsyth Technical Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Forsyth Technical Community College often study law and education and teaching.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Forsyth Technical Community College offers classes to 6,978 students (4,009 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Forsyth Technical Community College
2100 Silas Creek Pky
Winston Salem, NC 27103-5197
General Phone: (336) 723-0371
Admissions Phone: (336) 734-7253
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 734-7272
http://www.forsythtech.edu
Forsyth Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 150 | radiographyer, medical assistant, health diagnostic professions, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 147 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Education And Teaching | 110 | early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 99 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 88 | computer networking, information technology, computer applications programming, information science |
| Business And Management | 73 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Law | 66 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 65 | architectural engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, computer hardware tech, manufacturing tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 53 | diesel mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics, vehicle maintenance, autobody repair |
| Construction Trades | 29 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, fire protection tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | medical office management, medical transcription |
| Medicine | 16 | health professions |
| Office And Administration | 15 | executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 13 | applied horticulture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | massage therapy |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 5 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Forsyth Technical Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 600 | 38 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 229 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 181 | 21 |
In 2005, Forsyth Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 6,978 students (4,009 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 89% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Winston-Salem, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 734-7253
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,369 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,309 |
| Books and supplies | $ 820 |
Financial Aid:
Forsyth Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 531700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 734-7272
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 76 | $40,668 | 100 | $38,239 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $40,668 | 100 | $38,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Forsyth Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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