Mental & Social Health Services at Forsyth Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mental & Social Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Forsyth Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Forsyth Technical Community College sits in Winston-Salem, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 mental & social health services degrees were awarded 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.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at Forsyth Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Forsyth Technical Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #22 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 530 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College
Students who complete Forsyth Technical Community College’s Mental & Social Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,233 |
| 2 years | $26,933 |
| 3 years | $23,086 |
| 4 years | $27,227 |
| 5 years | $29,257 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College take home a median $27,227, compared with $40,238 for all Forsyth Technical Community College graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College stands at $21,716.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Forsyth Technical Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at Forsyth Technical Community College are 87% women (62) and 13% men (9).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at Forsyth Technical Community College
Of the 20 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at Forsyth Technical Community College, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Forsyth Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Forsyth Technical Community College, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at Forsyth Technical Community College
The Mental & Social Health Services program at Forsyth Technical Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Mental Health Services | 71 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at Forsyth Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
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.