Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/columbia-md

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2021 Average Net Price

$34,491

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.91%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,109

66.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

64.2%

401 Graduates

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MD. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (130 degrees awarded), Automobile Mechanics Technology (114 degrees), and Electrician (49 degrees).

In 2021, 386 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. 8.03% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 92% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (181 degrees), 2.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (78 degrees).

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 $34,491.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$34,491

2021 Value

40.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,491. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia grew by 40.9%.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.71% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

2.91%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was 2.91%, which represents 81 out of the 2786 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 1,109 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 734 students and the part-time enrollment is 375. This means that 66.2% 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 42.8% Black or African American, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20% White, 3.61% Two or More Races, 2.89% Asian, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% 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 (36.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20%) and White Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,109 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 734 and the part-time enrollment is 375. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

70%

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 College of Technology-Columbia was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
475 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
242 enrolled students
White
222 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 42.8% Black or African American, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20% White, 3.61% Two or More Races, 2.89% Asian, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 324 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 (181 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (78 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (130 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (114 degrees) and Electrician (49 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (70 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (130 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (122 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 (40,044 people), Other managers (39,371 people), Software developers (29,815 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,468 people), and Chief executives & legislators (12,378 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in 2021 are Construction (70 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (130 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (122 degrees), Precision Production (23 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (41 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 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 (70 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (130 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (122 degrees), Precision Production (23 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (41 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 College of Technology-Columbia are Construction (94,333 people), Computer Systems Design (42,027 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (19,475 people), Restaurants & Food Services (16,528 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (16,101 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 (2021)

HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
130 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
114 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology with 130 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

355

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 355 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, which is 11.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (31).

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 2021, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 31.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts, which is 0.565 times less than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 53% 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, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
181 degrees awarded
White
78 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american (181 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (78 degrees).

4.92% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
166 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
75 degrees awarded
White Male
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is black or african american male (166 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (75 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia employs 43 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are Male Instructor (40), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are: Management, with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.66M

2021 Salaries

24%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia paid a median of $3.66M in salaries, a 24% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.53M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia paid a total of $2.53M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 69% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was Instructor with 43 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia were Management with 17 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia was Male Instructor with 40 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

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