Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/melrose-park-il

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2022 Average Net Price

$32,512

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.91%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,209

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

54.6%

353 Graduates

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Medical Assistant (155 degrees awarded), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (62 degrees), and Welding Technology (35 degrees).

In 2022, 489 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. 34.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (260 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (143 degrees).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was 2.91%, corresponding to 81 out of the 2786 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,512.

In 2022, 88% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$32,512

2022 Value

48.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,512. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park grew by 48.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.15% with respect to 2021, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (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 College of Technology-Melrose Park 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 College of Technology-Melrose Park had a total enrollment of 1,209 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,209 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% Black or African American, 10.3% White, 2.15% Asian, 1.9% Two or More Races, 0.165% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (43.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,209 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,209 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2022 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 College of Technology-Melrose Park was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
661 enrolled students
Black or African American
323 enrolled students
White
125 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% Black or African American, 10.3% White, 2.15% Asian, 1.9% Two or More Races, 0.165% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.165% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 153 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino (260 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (143 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Medical Assistant (155 degrees awarded), followed by Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (62 degrees) and Welding Technology (35 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (156 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (141 degrees), and Precision Production (37 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 College of Technology-Melrose Park are Registered nurses (1,395,243 people), Medical & health services managers (151,153 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,776 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2022 are Construction (156 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (141 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Health (155 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 College of Technology-Melrose Park are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (156 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (141 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Health (155 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 College of Technology-Melrose Park are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,160 people), Outpatient care centers (237,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,755 people), Offices of physicians (202,251 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,835 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park.

Most Common (2022)

Medical Assistant
155 degrees awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
62 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Medical Assistant with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

321

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

168

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 321 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, which is 1.91 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (168).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Electrician, which is 155 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Medical Assistant, which is 24.8 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 26% of students graduating from Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
260 degrees awarded
Black or African American
143 degrees awarded
White
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino (260 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (143 degrees).

2.86% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Male
180 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino male (180 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (80 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park employs 46 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Male Instructor (38), and Female Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are: Management, with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.02M

2022 Salaries

12.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a median of $5.02M in salaries, a 12.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 30% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.53% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a total of $3.08M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 61.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Instructor with 46 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Management with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Male Instructor with 38 employees, and Female Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park.

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