Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Columbia, Maryland · Private, for-profit
Of 7 assessed programs, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $33,616 |
| $30k to $48k | $32,929 |
| $48k to $75k | $34,223 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,772 |
| $110k and up | $38,159 |
| All families (average) | $34,306 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
7 of 7 programs could be assessed 100% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Repair Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,285 | +$12,714 | clears the bar | $13,062 | 1.0 yrs | 157 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,920 | +$16,349 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 0.7 yrs | 146 |
| Electrician Training | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,760 | +$16,189 | clears the bar | $11,931 | 0.7 yrs | 70 |
| Precision Metalworking | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,364 | +$14,793 | clears the bar | $9,987 | 0.7 yrs | 66 |
| Culinary Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,522 | -$49 | falls short | $12,096 | insufficient data | 47 |
| Electrician Training | Associate's Degree | $54,624 | +$17,053 | clears the bar | $19,782 | 1.2 yrs | 12 |
| Auto Repair Technology | Associate's Degree | $52,745 | +$15,174 | clears the bar | $18,885 | 1.2 yrs | 11 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($37,571/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.