Lincoln Technical Institute-Union

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/union-nj

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2021 Average Net Price

$28,990

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.91%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,550

83.8% Full-Time

About

Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is a higher education institution located in Union County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union were Electrician (368 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (216 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (144 degrees).

In 2021, 728 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union. 3.02% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 97% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (247 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (231 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,990.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln Technical Institute-Union received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$28,990

2021 Value

48.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lincoln Technical Institute-Union had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,990. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Union grew by 48.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Union (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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.44% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union (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-Union 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-Union had a total enrollment of 1,550 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is 1,299 students and the part-time enrollment is 251. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.9% Hispanic or Latino, 33% Black or African American, 24.1% White, 4.39% Two or More Races, 2.84% Asian, 0.323% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.129% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (32.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.5%) and White Male (24.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,550 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is 1,299 and the part-time enrollment is 251.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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-Union was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Lincoln Technical Institute-Union had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
525 enrolled students
Black or African American
511 enrolled students
White
374 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is 33.9% Hispanic or Latino, 33% Black or African American, 24.1% White, 4.39% Two or More Races, 2.84% Asian, 0.323% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.129% 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, 684 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln Technical Institute-Union. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is hispanic or latino (247 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (231 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is Electrician (368 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (216 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (144 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (368 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (216 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (144 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

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-Union are Construction managers (40,044 people), Other managers (38,476 people), Software developers (29,587 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,468 people), and Mechanical engineers (11,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union in 2021 are Construction (368 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (216 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (144 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Technical Institute-Union are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union are Construction (368 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (216 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (144 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-Union are Construction (92,931 people), Computer Systems Design (41,333 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (19,387 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (16,101 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (12,220 people).

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-Union.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
368 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
216 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
144 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union was Electrician with 368 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

706

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 706 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union, which is 32.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (22).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 357 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union in Electrician, which is 32.5 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union in Electrician, which is 0.0308 times less than the 357 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute-Union completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
247 degrees awarded
Black or African American
231 degrees awarded
White
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is hispanic or latino (247 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (231 degrees).

0.275% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
242 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
222 degrees awarded
White Male
172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is hispanic or latino male (242 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (222 degrees).