Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 55%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 53rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $52,233 | $59,631 | +6% | #283 of 757 | #506 | $16,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $35,880 | $53,760 | +1% | #95 of 152 | #113 | $11,931 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $24,128 | $37,522 | +23% | #24 of 68 | #40 | $12,096 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $31,098 | $37,153 | +8% | #212 of 637 | #443 | $10,932 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $568,762
- Avg rent near campus: $2,673/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 06610 (5.4% cap, Bridgeport)
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Costs & Financial Aid
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology