Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/grand-prairie-tx

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $33,773
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,539
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    72.9%
    711 Graduates

    About

    Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie were Welding Technology (182 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (148 degrees), and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (80 degrees).

    In 2024, 768 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie. 8.33% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 91.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (396 degrees), 2.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (161 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,773.

    In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $33,773
    2024 Value
    8.83%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,773. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie grew by 8.83%.

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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

    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    81% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 81% 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-Grand Prairie had a total enrollment of 1,539 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is 1,539 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29% Black or African American, 19.5% White, 3.25% Two or More Races, 1.36% Asian, 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (43.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.2%) and White Male (18.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,539 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is 1,539 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    70%
    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-Grand Prairie was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      704 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      446 enrolled students
    3. White
      300 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is 45.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29% Black or African American, 19.5% White, 3.25% Two or More Races, 1.36% Asian, 0.26% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.13% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 640 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is hispanic or latino (396 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (161 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is Welding Technology (182 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (148 degrees) and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (80 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (294 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (306 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (168 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    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-Grand Prairie are Software developers (33,942 people), Other managers (29,361 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,737 people), Mechanical engineers (12,018 people), and Industrial engineers, including health & safety (11,557 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie in 2024 are Precision Production (294 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (306 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (168 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-Grand Prairie are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, Commercial and industrial designers, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie are Precision Production (294 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (306 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (168 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    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-Grand Prairie are Computer Systems Design (43,417 people), Construction (30,392 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (16,892 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (15,236 people), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. (12,874 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie are Precision Production (294 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (306 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (168 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-Grand Prairie.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      182 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
      148 degrees awarded
    3. Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
      80 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie was Welding Technology with 182 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    704
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    64
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 704 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie, which is 11 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie in Welding Technology, which is 8.23 times more than the 26 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-Grand Prairie in Welding Technology, which is 0.121 times less than the 214 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    66%
    100% Completion Time
    72%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 66% of students graduating from Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is Male and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      396 degrees awarded
    2. White
      161 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      144 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is hispanic or latino (396 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (161 degrees).

    3.26% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      361 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      304 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      287 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is hispanic or latino male (361 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (304 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie are: Management, with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $5.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    80
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie paid a total of $5.1M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 67.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie were Management with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

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