Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Private for-profit certificate school in Melrose Park, IL that costs an average of $28,524 a year after financial aid and graduates 62% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$28,524
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
62%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,052

Private for-profitLarge suburb1,539 undergraduates

Cost of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Total cost of attendance (per year)$33,026
Average net price after aid$28,524

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$27,729
$30,001–48,000$28,351
$48,001–75,000$28,547
$75,001–110,000$30,458
$110,001+$32,747

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate62%
First-year retention62%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,825
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$48,052
Rank in Illinois (earnings)14th of 100 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$11,117
Typical monthly loan payment$126 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants76%
Students with federal loans82%

Majors and programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Precision Metal Working86$45,316$9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers131$42,700$9,292
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians199$40,232$12,414
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services387$36,932$11,017

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers400$47,467$17,005
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians174$40,542$19,868

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About Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationMelrose Park, IL
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates1,539
Student-to-faculty ratio32 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitelincolntech.edu/campus/melrose-park-il ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $33,026 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $28,524 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $27,729.

How much do Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $48,052 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.

What is Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park's graduation rate?

62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.