Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/melrose-park-il

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,588
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,539
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    68.5%
    560 Graduates

    About

    Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Medical Assistant (196 degrees awarded), Electrician (89 degrees), and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (71 degrees).

    In 2024, 695 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. 31.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (414 degrees), 2.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,588.

    In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $25,588
    2024 Value
    5.19%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,588. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park grew by 5.19%.

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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

    87%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    85%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    87% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.82% with respect to 2023, when 83% 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-Melrose Park had a total enrollment of 1,539 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,539 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% Black or African American, 7.99% White, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.065% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (44.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.9%) and Black or African American Female (13.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,539 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,539 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    62%
    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-Melrose Park was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park 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
      811 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      528 enrolled students
    3. White
      123 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% Black or African American, 7.99% White, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.065% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 261 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino (414 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Medical Assistant (196 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (89 degrees) and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (71 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), and Precision Production (45 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-Melrose Park are Registered nurses (1,490,164 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,242 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2024 are Construction (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Health (196 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    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-Melrose Park are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Health (196 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-Melrose Park are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,665 people), Outpatient care centers (275,585 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,961 people), Offices of physicians (199,841 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,401 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Health (196 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-Melrose Park.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      196 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      89 degrees awarded
    3. Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
      71 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Medical Assistant with 196 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    478
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    217
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 478 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, which is 2.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (217).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Electrician, which is 43.2 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Medical Assistant, which is 38.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    40%
    100% Completion Time
    65%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Male and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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
      414 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      176 degrees awarded
    3. White
      69 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino (414 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

    1.73% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      303 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      274 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      273 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino male (303 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (274 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $3.88M
    Instructional Salaries
    46
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a total of $3.88M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 64% 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-Melrose Park were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

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