Active Report Report ID: EDU-261773-2026

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Eolia, MO 63344-0038

Avg. net price$16,125After aid
Graduation rate73.33%150% time
Median salary$48,58110yr post-entry
ROI653%10yr vs net cost

About Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Eolia, Missouri, enrolling about 32 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 73.33% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,581 among students who received federal aid.

Key findings

  • Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,581.

Research findings

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Finding

Modeled return on investment at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is strong.

Estimated ROI reaches about 653% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.

— Evidence from EDsmart Data analysis

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
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center$16,1251
Public (national median)$5,5121,688
Missouri (state median)$14,822$12,95481
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.

Cost

How expensive is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center really?

Source College Scorecard + EDsmart aggregatesMethod Sticker vs net; peer mediansUpdated 2026 extractCoverage Undergraduate (Title IV net price)Confidence Federal extract

Evidence: average net price at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.

Average net price

What undergraduates typically pay

Finding Average net price at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is $16,125.

Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $16,125 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,171 above the Missouri median net price.

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.

School guide

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center: research record

Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Pike-Lincoln Technical Center—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

$16,125

Net price by family income

Income bracketAvg. annual net price
$0–$30,000$16,125

Student outcomes

First-year retention3.7%

Share of first-year students returning the following fall.

$52,252Median earnings (6 years after entry)

Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.

Is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center a good school?

Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center 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.

Strong completionEarnings outcomes
Campus snapshot

More from the data

Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Pike-Lincoln Technical Center.

Campus

Location

Eolia, MO

City / state

ZIP
63344-0038

Control

Institution type

Public

Control

Region
Plains

Size

Enrollment

32

Total enrollment

Undergraduate
33
Full-time share
100%

Student aid

Debt & aid

$9,500

Median federal loan debt

Pell grant share
59.46%
Cost detail

Total Cost, Aid & Default

Total Cost of Attendance

$64,500Estimated 4-year total cost
$16,125Average annual net price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

Tuition vs average net price after aid for Pike-Lincoln Technical Center.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59.46% Undergraduates receiving aid through grants
64.86% Undergraduates receiving aid through loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00% 3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Multi-year tracker

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 Pike-Lincoln Technical Center in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$19,028
2016$4,197
2017$8,207
2018$5,906
2019$4,549
2020$4,533
2021$8,863
2022$13,393
2023$6,128

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.

Access

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.

Student body

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (84.4%), Black or African American (9.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%). About 59.46% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center in 2024 is 32 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 33 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

3.7%
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

84.4%White or Caucasian
9Reported race/ethnicity groups

Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.

  • White or Caucasian84.4%
  • Black or African American9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino6.2%
  • Asian0.0%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0.0%
  • Two or More Races0.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien0.0%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown0.0%

College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).

Outcomes

Do students complete their programs?

Time to Complete

73.33% 100% Completion Time

73.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 73.33% of students graduating from Pike-Lincoln Technical Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 0% male / 100% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 50% male / 50% female
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

24White or Caucasian
7Reported groups

Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.

  • White or Caucasian24
  • Black or African American1
  • Hispanic or Latino0
  • Asian0
  • American Indian or Alaska Native0
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
  • Two or More Races0

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

Outcomes & academic profile

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center graduates earn a median of $48,581 ten years after entry

Source College ScorecardMethod Earnings + debt + net price modelsUpdated 2026 extractCoverage Institution-wideConfidence Federal extract

Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Pike-Lincoln Technical Center.

Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $48,581. Median federal loan debt: $9,500. Average net price used in cost models: $16,125.

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 Pike-Lincoln Technical Center graduates report median earnings of $48,581 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.

Return on Investment

653%Modeled return on investment
$9,500Median student debt
$48,581Median annual earnings (10 years)
19.55%Debt-to-earnings ratio
2.0 yearsEstimated payback period

Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Pike-Lincoln Technical Center.

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 Pike-Lincoln Technical Center.

Employment Outcomes

$48,581Median earnings (10 years after entry)
$52,252Median earnings (6 years after entry)
$47,223Median earnings (8 years after entry)
93.85%Working & not enrolled (8-year cohort share)

Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Pike-Lincoln Technical Center graduates.

Institutional resources

Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Pike-Lincoln Technical Center—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,573
    • Missouri median 0.48× the median ($7,371)
    • Plains median 0.44× the median ($8,150)
    • U.S. median 0.49× 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.

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center at a glance

Institution snapshot

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Eolia, MO 63344-0038 · Public · Plains

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is a public institution in Eolia, MO.

Avg. net price$16,125
Enrollment32
Completion (150%)73.33%
Pell Grant share59.46%
Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingWelding Technology/WelderAutobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Largest enrollment groups
White or Caucasian84.4%
Black or African American9.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Nearby

Schools near Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

Other campuses in Eolia, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.

Peers

Similar schools

Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center located?

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is located in Eolia, MO.

How much does Pike-Lincoln Technical Center cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,125 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What explains Pike-Lincoln Technical Center's return on investment in EDsmart Data?

EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($16,125), completion (73.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($48,581). 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 Pike-Lincoln Technical Center?

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 33 students, White (84.4%), Black or African American (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Pike-Lincoln Technical Center earn?

Median earnings are $52,252 six years after entry and $48,581 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center?

The 150%-time completion rate is 73.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Pike-Lincoln Technical Center students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center public or private?

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is a public institution located in Eolia, MO.

Is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center an HBCU?

No. Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center a tribal college?

No. Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pike-Lincoln Technical Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.2%).

Is Pike-Lincoln Technical Center religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Pike-Lincoln Technical Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

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.