Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/columbia-md

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2023 Average Net Price

$30,303

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,075

74.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.3%

572 Graduates

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MD. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were Automobile Mechanics Technology (176 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (158 degrees), and Electrician (104 degrees).

In 2023, 611 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. 9.98% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 90% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (263 degrees), 1.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

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

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,303.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$30,303

2023 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,303. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.67% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia 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.

Enrollment

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had a total enrollment of 1,075 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 803 students and the part-time enrollment is 272. This means that 74.7% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.6% Black or African American, 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, 5.58% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.093% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (39.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.5%) and White Male (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,075 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 803 and the part-time enrollment is 272. This means that 74.7% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

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-Columbia was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
501 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
285 enrolled students
White
184 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 46.6% Black or African American, 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, 5.58% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.093% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (1.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 489 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american (263 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is Automobile Mechanics Technology (176 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (158 degrees) and Electrician (104 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (111 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (158 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (190 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 College of Technology-Columbia are Construction managers (45,962 people), Other managers (37,577 people), Software developers (33,884 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,867 people), and Chief executives & legislators (12,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in 2023 are Construction (111 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (158 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (190 degrees), Precision Production (84 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 College of Technology-Columbia are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Construction (111 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (158 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (190 degrees), Precision Production (84 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 College of Technology-Columbia are Construction (99,495 people), Computer Systems Design (41,704 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (19,719 people), Restaurants & Food Services (16,040 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (15,666 people).

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-Columbia.

Most Common (2023)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
176 degrees awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
158 degrees awarded
Electrician
104 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 176 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

550

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 550 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, which is 9.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (61).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 185 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 37 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 1.27 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

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

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (78.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is Male and Asian (78.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
263 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
150 degrees awarded
White
112 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american (263 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (150 degrees).

6.06% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
230 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
141 degrees awarded
White Male
99 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american male (230 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (141 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia employs 59 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Male Instructor (50), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are: Management, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.39M

2023 Salaries

1.35%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia paid a median of $4.39M in salaries, a 1.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 24% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia paid a total of $3.67M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 83.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was Instructor with 59 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were Management with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was Male Instructor with 50 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

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

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