Forsyth Technical Community College
Public in Winston-Salem, NC. 20 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering fire science, auto technician, welding, dental assisting and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 21 | $73,293 | $25,625 | $291 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 71 | $62,669 | $14,118 | $160 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 63 | $50,377 | $14,250 | $162 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 43 | $47,160 | $7,832 | $89 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $38,907 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 75 | $38,508 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 77 | $37,678 | $8,000 | $91 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 16 | $37,210 | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 46 | $36,654 | $22,271 | $253 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 47 | $35,356 | $22,455 | $255 |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 31 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 37 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | $12,746 | $145 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $37,678 one year out, 10% below the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $47,160 one year out, about the same as the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $38,508 one year out, 10% below the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (certificate): graduates earned $37,210 one year out, 20% above the national median for dental assisting certificate programs ($31,039).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Winston Salem Barber School (Winston-Salem, NC), about 1 miles away
- Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem (Winston-Salem, NC), about 6 miles away
- Davidson-Davie Community College (Thomasville, NC), about 15 miles away
- South University-High Point (High Point, NC), about 17 miles away
- Guilford Technical Community College (Jamestown, NC), about 20 miles away
Before you apply
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.