Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield worth it?
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private for-profit, two-year institution in South Plainfield, New Jersey (large suburb), part of the Lincoln Technical Institute system. It awarded 221 certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, medium vehicle and truck technology and heavy equipment maintenance technology.
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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-South Plainfield
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
$31,575
Completion rate
77%
Completions (2024)
221
Years to pay back
2.4 years
Students (undergrad)
335
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 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $42,213 | $56,980 | 310 |
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 | 120 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 63 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 26 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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