Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-2424
About Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private for-profit trade school in South Plainfield, New Jersey, enrolling about 335 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 77.17% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,396 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,396.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 267% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield | — | $31,575 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| New Jersey (state median) | $12,950 | $11,024 | 84 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield really?
Evidence: average net price at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is $31,575.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $31,575 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $20,552 above the New Jersey median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $12,875 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield—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
$31,575
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $29,960 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,637 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,617 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,310 |
| $110,001+ | $34,187 |
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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield is known for
Top program completions
- Welding Technology/Welder120
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician89
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician12
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield.
Campus
Location
South Plainfield, NJ
City / state
- ZIP
- 07080-2424
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 69% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
335
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 505
- Full-time share
- 81%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,730
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 52.74%
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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield.
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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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 | — | — | $14,387 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,337 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,030 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,712 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,267 |
| 2018 | — | — | $18,875 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,338 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,296 |
| 2021 | — | — | $22,506 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,348 |
| 2023 | — | — | $28,743 |
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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield reported total enrollment of about 335 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 94% male and 6% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (32.8%), and Black or African American (22.7%). About 52.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in 2024 is 335 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 505 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.5%
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
50.79% 100% Completion Time
77.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.79% of students graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 90% male / 10% female
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield graduates earn a median of $46,396 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,396. Median federal loan debt: $11,730. Average net price used in cost models: $31,575.
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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield graduates report median earnings of $46,396 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,488
- New Jersey median 0.75× the median ($7,319)
- Mid East median 0.60× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.75× 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield at a glance
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private for-profit institution in South Plainfield, NJ.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Welding Technology/WelderMedium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/TechnicianHeavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino36.1%White or Caucasian32.8%Black or African American22.7%
Schools near Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
Other campuses in South Plainfield, NJ when available, plus nearby institutions in New Jersey.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New Jersey, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield located?
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is located in South Plainfield, NJ.
How much does Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $31,575 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($31,575), completion (77.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,396). 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield?
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield reports undergraduate enrollment of about 505 students, Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (32.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?
About 51.7% of students at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield earn?
Median earnings are $42,500 six years after entry and $46,396 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,730.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield public or private?
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private for-profit institution located in South Plainfield, NJ.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield an HBCU?
No. Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield a tribal college?
No. Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield reports 36.1% 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
- New Jersey college profile
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- New Jersey trade schools profile
- South Plainfield, New Jersey city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Rural college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
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.