Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

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

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2023 Average Net Price
$24,326
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
1,345
100% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
65.3%
580 Graduates

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Electrician (224 degrees awarded) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (91 degrees).

In 2023, 682 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. 30.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (370 degrees), 2.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (162 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,963 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,326.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,326
2023 Value
25.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,326. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park grew by 25.2%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.68% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2963 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.

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Enrollment

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had a total enrollment of 1,345 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,345 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 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% Black or African American, 8.33% White, 2.08% Two or More Races, 1.04% Asian, 0.372% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (44.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,345 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,345 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 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

77%
2023 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    770 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    399 enrolled students
  3. White
    112 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% Black or African American, 8.33% White, 2.08% Two or More Races, 1.04% Asian, 0.372% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 270 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 (370 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (162 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Electrician (224 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (91 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (266 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees), and Precision Production (41 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 (1,452,836 people), Medical & health services managers (156,321 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,196 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2023 are Construction (266 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees), Precision Production (41 degrees), and Health (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (266 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees), Precision Production (41 degrees), and Health (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (1,483,160 people), Outpatient care centers (237,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,755 people), Offices of physicians (202,251 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,835 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (266 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (184 degrees), Precision Production (41 degrees), and Health (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (2023)
  1. Medical Assistant
    191 degrees awarded
  2. Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
    74 degrees awarded
  3. Electrician
    42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Medical Assistant with 191 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

476
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
206
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 476 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, which is 2.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (206).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Electrician, which is 43.3 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 181 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Medical Assistant, which is 18.1 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

28%
100% Completion Time
55%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% 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, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    370 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    162 degrees awarded
  3. White
    77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino (370 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (162 degrees).

5.28% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Male
    273 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    97 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino male (273 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (97 degrees).

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Operations

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park employs 54 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Male Instructor (45), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are: Management, with 28 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.52M
2023 Salaries
10%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a median of $5.52M in salaries, a 10% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 30% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$4M
Instructional Salaries
54
Number of Employees

In 2023, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a total of $4M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 72.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
54 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
28 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Instructor with 54 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Management with 28 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Male Instructor with 45 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park.

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