Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
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%
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-South Plainfield, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 79th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). 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-South Plainfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $42,213 | $56,980 | -8% | #39 of 55 | #50 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | $37,249 | $51,214 | +5% | #122 of 365 | #279 | $8,866 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $35,905 | $50,593 | -2% | #152 of 319 | #234 | $12,532 |
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-South Plainfield Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $598,708
- Avg rent near campus: $2,677/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08846 (3.8% cap, Middlesex)
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🏆 Where Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
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Careers that graduates from Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- 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
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology