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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Private for-profit Melrose Park, IL · Suburban · Great Lakes · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
67%
Graduation Rate
$38,683
Earnings (10yr)
$25,598
Net Price
1,539
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Overview

Seventy-three percent of students at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park receive Pell Grants, indicating strong financial support for low-income families. This highlights the school's commitment to accessibility and affordability for its diverse student body.

Graduates from Lincoln College typically earn around $38,683 a decade after enrollment. While the mobility rate is not specified, this earning potential suggests a pathway to stable employment in fields like construction trades and health professions, which are among the school's most popular programs. The data reflects an emphasis on practical skills that lead to job readiness.

The net price of attendance stands at $25,598, with a median debt of $11,250 for graduates. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing hands-on careers in technical fields. With a graduation rate of 67%, the college supports students in navigating their educational journeys while minimizing debt.

How Lincoln Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation67%Earnings 10yr$39KNet Price$26KRetention62%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate73%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$25K$0-30K$25K$30-48K$25K$48-75K$29K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$25,598
Avg Net Price
$11,250
Median Debt
73%
Pell Grant Rate
85%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$24,854
Family Income $0–$30K
$25,175
Family Income $30K–$48K
$25,405
Family Income $48K–$75K
$28,983
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,485
6 Years After Entry
$39,262
8 Years
$38,683
10 Years
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings
61%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,485 6yr $39,262 8yr $38,683 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 62%
Full-Time Faculty 94%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,030
Diversity Index 0.60
First-Gen Students 55%

Top Programs

Construction Trades 38%
Health Professions 28%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 27%
Precision Production 6%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Great Lakes
Accreditor Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
43%
White
8%
Hispanic
53%
Black
34%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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