Lincoln Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

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 Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $31,575 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 335 80.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.17%
  • First-Generation Students: 51.7%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 34.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 505

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield: what the data shows

Common questions about Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is located in South Plainfield, NJ (ZIP 07080-2424).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield public or private?

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield cost?

Average net price after aid: $31,575.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $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

How big is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

Total enrollment: 335 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 505 students.

About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

150%-time completion rate: 77.17%.

First-year retention: 73.5%.

What do graduates of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield earn?

Median earnings: $42,500 six years after entry; $46,396 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,730.

52.74% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 77.17%; median earnings $46,396 at 10 years; net price $31,575. 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$31,575
2024 Value

In 2024 Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,575.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$126,300 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$31,575 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71.83% 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 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.

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 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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

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

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield.

Return on Investment

$11,730 Median Student Debt

$46,396 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

25.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

267.35% Return on Investment

2.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Welding Technology/Welder: 120 completions

2. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 89 completions

3. Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician: 12 completions

Most popular programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,488

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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private for-profit institution located in South Plainfield, NJ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 335 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (32.8%), Black or African American (22.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 77.17%. Approximately 52.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

South Plainfield, NJ 07080-2424

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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 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 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.

Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Jersey trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • 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 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.