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 University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 65% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 13th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). 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 University
Median pay of bachelor's degree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,662 | $74,652 | -16% | #890 of 966 | #918 | $27,000 |
| Biology | — | $55,431 | -3% | #512 of 841 | #491 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $28,847 | $54,632 | -1% | #333 of 660 | #343 | $32,500 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $32,664 | $51,056 | -17% | #122 of 156 | #121 | $32,687 |
| Human Services | $34,374 | $50,390 | +4% | #37 of 94 | #27 | $29,000 |
| Sociology | — | $50,141 | -5% | #289 of 462 | #256 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $29,087 | $49,412 | -47% | #454 of 459 | #455 | $28,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $49,159 | +1% | #273 of 576 | #253 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $28,984 | $48,706 | -29% | #1109 of 1176 | #1121 | $30,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $26,037 | $47,374 | -25% | #542 of 565 | #536 | $28,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $23,309 | $36,544 | -28% | #154 of 158 | #151 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $33,699 | — | — | — | — | $27,500 |
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 University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $581,906
- Avg rent near campus: $1,692/mo — vs ~$664/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21920 (4.6% cap, Elkton)
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🏆 Where Lincoln University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,900 | $14,852 |
| Room | $5,972 | |
| Board | $5,088 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,505 | $35,377 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,585 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,666 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,623 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,201 |
| $110,001+ | $16,615 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Lincoln University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology