Is Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park worth it?
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Melrose Park, Illinois (large suburb), part of the Lincoln College of Technology system. It awarded 695 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in electrician, medical assistant and automobile mechanics technology.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park 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-Melrose Park
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
$25,598
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
695
Years to pay back
2.2 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 | $32,767 | $50,285 | 837 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $31,098 | $37,153 | 710 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $39,408 | $52,364 | 339 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $35,880 | $53,760 | 330 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $37,089 | $52,745 | 199 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate | $40,219 | $54,624 | 142 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 196 |
| Electrician | Associate | 176 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 89 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 83 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 71 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 44 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 35 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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