Is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie worth it?
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Grand Prairie, Texas (large suburb), part of the Lincoln College of Technology system. It awarded 768 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology; heating, ventilation; and automobile mechanics technology.
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie 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-Grand Prairie
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$36,740
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,742
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,396
Average net price
$33,250
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
768
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,539
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $35,905 | $50,593 | 2,931 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $37,249 | $51,214 | 1,223 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $40,778 | $55,887 | 765 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $42,896 | $60,037 | 253 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 182 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 148 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 86 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 81 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 80 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 58 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 26 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 23 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate | 20 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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