Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

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2017 Average Net Price

$26,425

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

16.6%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

569

76.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

58.7%

318 Graduates

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MD. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were .

In 2017, 351 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. 9.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 90.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (179 degrees), 2.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is $0, which is $-7,414 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is $0, which is $-7,414 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,425.

In 2017, 64% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 76% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Average Net Price

$26,425

2017 Value

0.0454%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,425. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia grew by 0.0454%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

76%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.6%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was 16.6%, which represents 73 out of the 439 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia has a total enrollment of 569 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 433 students and the part-time enrollment is 136. This means that 76.1% 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 55.2% Black or African American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% White, 4.39% Asian, 4.22% Two or More Races, 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.176% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Male (50.3%), followed by White Male (15.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 569 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 433 and the part-time enrollment is 136. This means that 76.1% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2017 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 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
314
Hispanic or Latino
91
White
83

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 55.2% Black or African American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% White, 4.39% Asian, 4.22% Two or More Races, 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.176% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 29 students (5.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 285 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. The majority of degree recipients at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are black or african american (179 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (118 degrees), and Construction (30 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (38,319 people), Construction managers (37,661 people), Software developers (20,295 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (15,047 people), and Project management specialists (14,061 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (118 degrees), Construction (30 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Marketing managers, Chief executives & legislators, Information security analysts, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

Common Industries by Major

Construction

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 Construction (89,556 people), Computer Systems Design (40,839 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (20,272 people), Restaurants & Food Services (18,628 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (15,870 people).

Degrees

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, which is 9.64 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (33).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 16 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 19 degrees were awarded to women at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.12 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 43% 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, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.83% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
179 degrees awarded
White
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american (179 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

3.99% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Male
160 degrees awarded
White Male
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american male (160 degrees awarded). There were 2.71 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (59 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia employs 19 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Male Instructors (17), Female Instructors(2), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are: Management, with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 8 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.17M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received $2.17M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$2.38M

2017 Salaries

7.61%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia paid a median of $2.38M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 7.61% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.7% decline from 2015 and a 4.61% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia paid a total of $1.15M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were Instructor with 19 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were Management with 15 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was Male Instructor with 17 employees, Female Instructor with 2 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.

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