Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

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

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2021 Average Net Price

$21,951

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.91%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,184

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.2%

356 Graduates

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Medical Assistant (165 degrees awarded), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (60 degrees), and Welding Technology (36 degrees).

In 2021, 433 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. 40% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (245 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (110 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,951.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,951

2021 Value

55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,951. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park grew by 55%.

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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.43% with respect to 2020, when 92% 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 1,184 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,184 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 48.7% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 3.04% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.338% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0845% 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 (37.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.9%) and Black or African American Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,184 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,184 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 69.7% 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

72%

2021 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
577 enrolled students
Black or African American
373 enrolled students
White
126 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 48.7% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 3.04% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.338% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0845% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 87 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 (245 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (110 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Medical Assistant (165 degrees awarded), followed by Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (60 degrees) and Welding Technology (36 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (108 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (123 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 (1,332,421 people), Medical & health services managers (145,831 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2021 are Construction (108 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (123 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Health (165 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (108 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (123 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Health (165 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,442,555 people), Outpatient care centers (215,313 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,916 people), Offices of physicians (192,264 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,188 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 (2021)

Medical Assistant
165 degree-majors awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
60 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Medical Assistant with 165 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

260

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

173

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, which is 1.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (173).

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 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Electrician, which is 12.5 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Medical Assistant, which is 17.3 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% 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, 57% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
245 degrees awarded
Black or African American
110 degrees awarded
White
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino (245 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (110 degrees).

1.39% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
142 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino male (142 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (103 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park employs 39 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Male Instructor (33), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are: Management, with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.44M

2021 Salaries

30%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a median of $4.44M in salaries, a 30% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a total of $2.65M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 59.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Instructor with 39 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Management with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Male Instructor with 33 employees, and Female Instructor with 6 employees.

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