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Private for-profit, 2-Year
South Plainfield, NJ

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NJ. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$34,442

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

74.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$46,396

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in South Plainfield, NJ. With a competitive tuition profile of $34,442, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 74.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$68,884

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$16,396

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$95,076

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$259,036

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is $11,730.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
6.5%
93.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
38.0%
Hispanic
34.9%
Black
19.1%
Two or more
5.6%
Asian
1.2%
Unknown
1.2%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$34,442

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$28,019
$30k - $48k$27,997
$48k - $75k$27,358
$75k+$31,917

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,730
Pell Grant Recipients54.7%
Using Federal Loans73.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment40.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

70.8%

Success

74.9%

In-State Cost

$34,442

Age 25+ Students

33.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

8,564 students

Local City Insights

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