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Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

South Plainfield, NJ·Private for-profit·335 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. strong 76% graduation rate; 53% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
335
Students
$31,575
Net Price
76%
Grad Rate
$38,200
Earnings
10 yr
$11,730
Debt

About This School

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private for-profit institution located in South Plainfield, New Jersey with approximately 335 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $31,575 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Students who are focused on skilled trades and want a direct path from training to employment will find the most value here — this is not a traditional liberal arts path, and it works best for learners who are clear-eyed about that. The graduation rate of 76% is genuinely solid for a vocational institution, which tells you that students who enroll tend to finish, and the median debt at graduation of $11,730 is impressively low compared to most private schools. The bigger concern worth sitting with is the annual net price of $31,575 — that's a significant annual cost for a program where median earnings land at $38,200 a decade out, so the math on return requires careful thought, especially if borrowing is involved. Before committing, I'd strongly encourage asking the admissions office for specific job placement rates and starting salaries in your exact program, not just school-wide averages, because outcomes can vary widely by trade. If you already have a specific career in mind and this school trains for it well, it can be a reasonable choice — just go in with a budget plan and realistic salary expectations, not a hope that the numbers will work themselves out.

Setting
Large suburb

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$31,575
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$29,960
$30–48k$32,637
$48–75k$30,617
$75–110k$34,310
$110k+$34,187

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants53%
Median debt at graduation$11,730

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
76%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,730
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,300
Female graduates$20,500

Gap: 35% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,730
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White33%
Black23%
Hispanic/Latino36%
Asian3%
Two or more races4%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (335 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

901 Hadley Road

South Plainfield, NJ 07080-2424

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield cost?

The average net price at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is about $31,575 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield has a graduation rate of 76%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

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