Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton worth it?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Shelton, Connecticut (small city), part of the Lincoln Technical Institute system. It awarded 477 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, electrician and medical assistant.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is part of Lincoln Technical Institute
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 Technical Institute-Shelton
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
$38,521
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
477
Years to pay back
3.3 years
Students (undergrad)
875
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $31,098 | $37,153 | 710 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $52,233 | $59,631 | 507 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $35,880 | $53,760 | 330 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 151 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 140 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 128 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 36 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Connecticut. Counts under 10 are not published.
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