Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Forsyth Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Forsyth Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Forsyth Technical Community College is located in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Studying Online at Forsyth Technical Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Forsyth Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare Forsyth Technical Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 36 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #22 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 206 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 809 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #329 of 810 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College
Those who finish Forsyth Technical Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,700 |
| 2 years | $34,526 |
| 3 years | $34,033 |
| 4 years | $36,299 |
| 5 years | $42,743 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College earn a median of $36,299, compared with $40,238 for all Forsyth Technical Community College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College stands at $9,378.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Forsyth Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
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
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