Average

Score: 49/100

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080

🌐 www.lincolntech.edu/campus/south-plainfield-nj

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 76%

Outcomes

71/100

Affordability

40/100

Resources

45/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Quick Stats

324

Total Enrollment

76%

Graduation Rate

71%

Retention Rate

22.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $598,708
Avg rent near campus: $2,677/mo
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🏆 Where Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

60%

Receive Pell Grants

79%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 120 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 89 grads/yr Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

$61k/yr 319,900 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

$75k/yr 47,700 jobs

Rail car repairers

$66k/yr 17,900 jobs

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

$64k/yr 188,700 jobs

Student Demographics

324

Total Students

Women

66%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%

Hispanic 35%

Black 19%

Asian 1%

Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%

25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

The graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield a good school?

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): 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

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield has a total enrollment of 324 students.

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