Is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia worth it?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Columbia, Maryland (midsize city), part of the Lincoln College of Technology system. It awarded 618 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in automobile mechanics technology; heating, ventilation; and electrician.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is part of Lincoln College of Technology
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$35,491
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,136
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,683
Average net price
$34,306
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
618
Years to pay back
2.9 years
Students (undergrad)
1,258
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $32,767 | $50,285 | 837 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $37,285 | $53,920 | 390 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $39,408 | $52,364 | 339 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $35,880 | $53,760 | 330 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $37,089 | $52,745 | 199 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate | $40,219 | $54,624 | 142 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,128 | $37,522 | 140 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 177 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 176 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 107 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 77 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 8 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Electrician | Associate | 6 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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