Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Columbia, Maryland · Private, for-profit · 1,258 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,285 | +$12,714 | clears the bar | $13,062 | 1 yr |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,920 | +$16,349 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,760 | +$16,189 | clears the bar | $11,931 | 0.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,364 | +$14,793 | clears the bar | $9,987 | 0.7 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,522 | -$49 | falls short | $12,096 | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $54,624 | +$17,053 | clears the bar | $19,782 | 1.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $52,745 | +$15,174 | clears the bar | $18,885 | 1.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.