Liberal Arts General Studies at Forsyth Technical Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Forsyth Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Forsyth Technical Community College is in Winston-Salem, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 494 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Forsyth Technical Community College.
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Studying Online at Forsyth Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at Forsyth Technical Community College. Of 9,099 students, 4,007 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,589 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Forsyth Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Forsyth Technical Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #26 of 59 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #35 of 71 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #155 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #190 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #387 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #916 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College
Students who complete Forsyth Technical Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,960 |
| 2 years | $20,350 |
| 3 years | $27,160 |
| 4 years | $33,291 |
| 5 years | $38,787 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College take home a median $33,291, compared with $40,238 for all Forsyth Technical Community College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College comes in at $9,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Forsyth Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Forsyth Technical Community College are 65% women (323) and 35% men (171).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Forsyth Technical Community College
Of the 493 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Forsyth Technical Community College, 66% were women (323) and 34% were men (170).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Forsyth Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 242 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 87 |
| Black / African American | 67 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 60 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Forsyth Technical Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Forsyth Technical Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Forsyth Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 489 |
| General Studies | 1 |
| Individualized Studies | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Forsyth Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.