Lincoln College of Technology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $34,306 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,258 78.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 54.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 75.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,890
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia: what the data shows
Common questions about Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is located in Columbia, MD (ZIP 21046).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia public or private?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia cost?
Average net price after aid: $34,306.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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 |
How big is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?
Total enrollment: 1,258 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,890 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia?
150%-time completion rate: 68.43%.
First-year retention: 73.2%.
What do graduates of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia earn?
Median earnings: $36,485 six years after entry; $38,683 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,250.
56.31% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (184 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (177 completions)
- Electrician (113 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (77 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (54 completions)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef (7 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.43%; median earnings $38,683 at 10 years; net price $34,306. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$34,306
2024 Value
In 2024 Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,306.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$137,224 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$34,306 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial 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 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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 48.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Return on Investment
$11,250 Median Student Debt
$38,683 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.08% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
181.90% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 184 completions
2. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 177 completions
3. Electrician: 113 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 77 completions
5. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 54 completions
6. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 7 completions
7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,268
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,631
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Columbia, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 1,258 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (48.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.0%), White (14.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.43%. Approximately 56.31% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Columbia, MD 21046
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
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 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.
Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Maryland trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.