by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Forsyth Tech worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Forsyth Tech is ranked #349 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within North Carolina, it ranks #31 of 124 for value.
Below is the detailed Forsyth Tech value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Forsyth Technical Community College is ranked #39 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #31 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Forsyth Tech financial aid page to be sure.
Forsyth Technical Community College is ranked #349 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Forsyth Technical Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Forsyth Tech costs about $9,427. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $37,707 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,060 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,200 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,427 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $37,707 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Forsyth Tech net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Forsyth Tech costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Forsyth Tech degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,240 | — | — |
| All Students | $37,707 | #349 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,800 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,240 | — | — |
| All Students | $37,707 | #31 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,800 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Forsyth Tech shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,030 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,652 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,026 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,034 |
| Over $110K | $11,308 |
About 62% of Forsyth Tech undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,436 per year. Get more details on the Forsyth Tech financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Forsyth Tech net price page for the cost detail.
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