Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/allentown-pa

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2021 Average Net Price

$40,618

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.91%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

560

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.7%

232 Graduates

About

Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is a higher education institution located in Lehigh County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown were Medical Assistant (207 degrees awarded) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 degrees).

In 2021, 314 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown. 84.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (114 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (101 degrees).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,618.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$40,618

2021 Value

48.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,618. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown grew by 48.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown (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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.3% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown (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 Technical Institute-Allentown 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 Technical Institute-Allentown had a total enrollment of 560 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is 560 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.4% Hispanic or Latino, 27.7% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 0.893% Asian, and 0.714% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.9%), followed by White Female (19.8%) and Black or African American Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 560 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is 560 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown 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 Technical Institute-Allentown (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

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 Technical Institute-Allentown was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
176 enrolled students
White
155 enrolled students
Black or African American
100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is 31.4% Hispanic or Latino, 27.7% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 0.893% Asian, and 0.714% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 218 more women than men received degrees from Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is hispanic or latino (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (101 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is Medical Assistant (207 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (277 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown are Registered nurses (1,339,917 people), Software developers (483,961 people), Other managers (152,144 people), Medical & health services managers (150,524 people), and Pharmacists (132,696 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown in 2021 are Health (277 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown are Health (277 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,492,938 people), Computer Systems Design (540,504 people), Elementary & secondary schools (260,879 people), Outpatient care centers (224,801 people), and Offices of physicians (201,764 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
207 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown was Medical Assistant with 207 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

266

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown, which is 0.18 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown in General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair, which is 3.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown in Medical Assistant, which is 14.9 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is Male and Two or More Races (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)

Hispanic or Latino
114 degrees awarded
White
101 degrees awarded
Black or African American
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is hispanic or latino (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (101 degrees).

9.87% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
103 degrees awarded
White Female
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is hispanic or latino female (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (79 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown are Female Instructor (14), and Male Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown are: Management, with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.95M

2021 Salaries

20%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown paid a median of $2.95M in salaries, a 20% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown paid a total of $1.5M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.9% 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

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown was Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown were Management with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown was Female Instructor with 14 employees, and Male Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown.