Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/columbia-md

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $35,206
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,258
    78.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    68.4%
    555 Graduates

    About

    Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MD. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (177 degrees awarded), Automobile Mechanics Technology (176 degrees), and Electrician (107 degrees).

    In 2024, 618 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. 10.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 89.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (253 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,206.

    In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $35,206
    2024 Value
    16.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,206. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia grew by 16.2%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    73%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    73% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had a total enrollment of 1,258 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 991 students and the part-time enrollment is 267. This means that 78.8% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.2% Black or African American, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White, 6.6% Two or More Races, 3.58% Asian, 0.636% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (41.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.6%) and White Male (13.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    78.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,258 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 991 and the part-time enrollment is 267. This means that 78.8% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      606 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      315 enrolled students
    3. White
      185 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 48.2% Black or African American, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White, 6.6% Two or More Races, 3.58% Asian, 0.636% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 484 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american (253 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (177 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (176 degrees) and Electrician (107 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (113 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (177 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Registered nurses (1,492,353 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,672 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Other managers (115,762 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in 2024 are Construction (113 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (177 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees), Precision Production (77 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Construction (113 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (177 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees), Precision Production (77 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,600,234 people), Outpatient care centers (277,727 people), Elementary & secondary schools (257,970 people), Offices of physicians (201,246 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (154,606 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Construction (113 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (177 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees), Precision Production (77 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (61 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      177 degrees awarded
    2. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      176 degrees awarded
    3. Electrician
      107 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology with 177 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    551
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    67
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 551 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, which is 8.22 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 171 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 13.2 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 0.929 times less than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    39%
    100% Completion Time
    64%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 39% of students graduating from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      253 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      175 degrees awarded
    3. White
      124 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american (253 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

    1.62% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      340 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      230 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      223 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american male (340 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (230 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are: Management, with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $3.16M
    Instructional Salaries
    50
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia paid a total of $3.16M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 63.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were Management with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

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