Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus (Lincoln Tech)
Private for-profit certificate school in Paramus, NJ that costs an average of $36,220 a year after financial aid and graduates 58% of full-time students.
Private for-profitLarge suburb495 undergraduates
Cost of Lincoln Tech
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $41,415 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $36,220 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $36,049 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $36,201 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $36,044 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $36,757 |
| $110,001+ | $39,540 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Lincoln Tech's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,478 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,974 |
| Rank in New Jersey (earnings) | 30th of 48 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,031 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 73% |
| Students with federal loans | 81% |
Majors and programs at Lincoln Tech
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 517 | $59,859 | $16,267 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 32 | $41,311 | $11,584 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 165 | $37,984 | $10,914 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | $33,131 | $11,031 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 81 | — | $11,970 |
Similar colleges in New Jersey
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Institute-Wayne | Wayne | $21,062 | — | $42,518 |
| American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education | Piscataway | $30,766 | — | $57,695 |
| Parisian Beauty School | Hackensack | $16,826 | — | $33,271 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin | $37,341 | — | $40,974 |
| Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology | Wayne | $26,264 | — | $31,278 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Teterboro | Hasbrouck Heights | $24,303 | — | $77,996 |
| Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness | Voorhees | $16,939 | — | $38,657 |
| American Institute-Toms River | Toms River | $15,735 | — | $36,251 |
About Lincoln Tech
| Type | Private for-profit certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Paramus, NJ |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 495 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges |
| Website | lincolntech.edu/campus/paramus-nj ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lincoln Tech cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $41,415 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $36,220 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $36,049.
How much do Lincoln Tech graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,974 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 30th of 48 similar colleges in New Jersey.
What is Lincoln Tech's graduation rate?
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.