Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Columbia, MD 21046
About Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a private for-profit trade school in Columbia, Maryland, enrolling about 1,258 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 68.43% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,683 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,683.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia | — | $34,306 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Maryland (state median) | $10,410 | $10,555 | 48 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia really?
Evidence: average net price at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is $34,306.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $34,306 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $23,751 above the Maryland median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $16,258 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$34,306
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $33,616 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,929 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,223 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,772 |
| $110,001+ | $38,159 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is known for
Top program completions
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician184
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician177
- Electrician113
- Welding Technology/Welder77
- Culinary Arts & Related Services54
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Campus
Location
Columbia, MD
City / state
- ZIP
- 21046
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is about 1.9× the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
1,258
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,890
- Full-time share
- 79%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 56.31%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $23,847 |
| 2014 | — | — | $24,370 |
| 2015 | — | — | $25,371 |
| 2016 | — | — | $26,557 |
| 2017 | — | — | $26,651 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,926 |
| 2019 | — | — | $25,209 |
| 2020 | — | — | $24,927 |
| 2021 | — | — | $34,123 |
| 2022 | — | — | $34,686 |
| 2023 | — | — | $29,997 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia reported total enrollment of about 1,258 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 89% male and 11% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (48.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.0%), and White (14.7%). About 56.31% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in 2024 is 1,258 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,890 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
41.06% 100% Completion Time
68.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.06% of students graduating from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 93% male / 7% female
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
- Electrician: 96% male / 4% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia graduates earn a median of $38,683 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $38,683. Median federal loan debt: $11,250. Average net price used in cost models: $34,306.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia graduates report median earnings of $38,683 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.2%
- Maryland median 25.2 pp above median (50.0%)
- Mid East median 18.3 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 17.3 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,268
- Maryland median 0.60× the median ($8,806)
- Mid East median 0.65× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.69× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,631
- Maryland median 0.56× the median ($10,120)
- Mid East median 0.61× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.77× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia at a glance
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a private for-profit institution in Columbia, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianElectrician
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American48.2%Hispanic or Latino25.0%White or Caucasian14.7%
Schools near Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Other campuses in Columbia, MD when available, plus nearby institutions in Maryland.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Maryland, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia located?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is located in Columbia, MD.
How much does Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $34,306 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($34,306), completion (68.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($38,683). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,890 students, Black or African American (48.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?
About 54.8% of students at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia earn?
Median earnings are $36,485 six years after entry and $38,683 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,250.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia public or private?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Columbia, MD.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia an HBCU?
No. Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia a tribal college?
No. Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia reports 25.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.