Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/south-plainfield-nj

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2021 Average Net Price

$23,046

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.91%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

340

53.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

78.6%

232 Graduates

About

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield were Diesel Mechanics Technology (51 degrees awarded), Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology (26 degrees), and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (18 degrees).

In 2021, 246 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield. 4.88% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 95.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (116 degrees), 1.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (72 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,046.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,046

2021 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,046. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (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 by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (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.

2.91%

2019 Default Rate

125

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield was 2.91%, which represents 125 out of the 4289 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield had a total enrollment of 340 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is 183 students and the part-time enrollment is 157. This means that 53.8% of students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.2% White, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Black or African American, 2.06% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.294% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.294% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.6%) and Black or African American Male (19.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 340 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is 183 and the part-time enrollment is 157.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
157 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
100 enrolled students
Black or African American
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is 46.2% White, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Black or African American, 2.06% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.294% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.294% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 222 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (72 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is Diesel Mechanics Technology (51 degrees awarded), followed by Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology (26 degrees) and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (121 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (997 people), Other managers (925 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (765 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (627 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (549 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in 2021 are Precision Production (121 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are Chief executives & legislators, Software developers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, General & operations managers, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are Precision Production (121 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield are Construction (1,573 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,168 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (748 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (627 people), and Air transportation (582 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are Precision Production (121 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield.

Most Common (2021)

Diesel Mechanics Technology
51 degree-majors awarded
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
26 degree-majors awarded
Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

234

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 234 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield, which is 19.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in Welding Technology, which is 19.2 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in Welding Technology, which is 0.0522 times less than the 115 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
116 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
72 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (72 degrees).

5.69% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
111 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is white male (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (70 degrees).