Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

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

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2024 Average Net Price
$25,588
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
1,539
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
68.5%
560 Graduates

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Medical Assistant (196 degrees awarded), Electrician (89 degrees), and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (71 degrees).

In 2024, 695 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park. 31.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (414 degrees), 2.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,588.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$25,588
2024 Value
5.19%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,588. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park grew by 5.19%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

87%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
85%
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 2024. This represents a growth of 4.82% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had a total enrollment of 1,539 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,539 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 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% Black or African American, 7.99% White, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.065% 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 (44.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.9%) and Black or African American Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,539 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 1,539 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 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

62%
2024 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    811 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    528 enrolled students
  3. White
    123 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 52.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% Black or African American, 7.99% White, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.065% 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 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2024, 261 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 (414 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Medical Assistant (196 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (89 degrees) and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (71 degrees).

In 2024,  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 (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), and Precision Production (45 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 (1,490,164 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,242 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in 2024 are Construction (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Health (196 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Health (196 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (1,591,665 people), Outpatient care centers (275,585 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,961 people), Offices of physicians (199,841 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,401 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Construction (265 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (189 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Health (196 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (2024)
  1. Medical Assistant
    196 degrees awarded
  2. Electrician
    89 degrees awarded
  3. Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
    71 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park was Medical Assistant with 196 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

478
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
217
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 478 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, which is 2.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (217).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Electrician, which is 43.2 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park in Medical Assistant, which is 38.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

40%
100% Completion Time
65%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% 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, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Male and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    414 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    176 degrees awarded
  3. White
    69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino (414 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

1.73% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Male
    303 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    111 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is hispanic or latino male (303 degrees awarded). There were 2.73 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (111 degrees).

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Operations

false Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park employs 46 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Male Instructor (40), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

Instructional Salaries

$3.88M
Instructional Salaries
46
Number of Employees

In 2024, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park paid a total of $3.88M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 64% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

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