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Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Paramus, New Jersey, Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Jersey is 15-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $19,552
Books and Supplies $1,796
Total Cost $21,348

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus was $35,120. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus net price calculator

$35,120

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average $14,691
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $35,120 $10,822 (45%) $35,036 $36,385 $37,040 $38,658 $39,658
2021 $24,298 $400 (2%) $24,419 $25,267 $26,416 $28,052 $28,277
2020 $24,698 $1,964 (9%) $24,762 $25,570 $26,527 $25,659 $28,417
2019 $22,734 $3,344 (13%) $23,161 $23,654 $24,860 $26,671 $26,671
2018 $26,078 $3,898 (18%) $26,063 $27,328 $27,876 $29,058 $29,549
2017 $22,180 $1,011 (5%) $22,290 $23,244 $24,909 $26,241 $26,572
2016 $21,169 $469 (2%) $20,765 $22,295 $23,381 $25,448 $25,924
2015 $21,638 $90 $21,932 $23,392 $24,574 $26,175
2014 $21,728 -- $21,437 $23,089 $23,911 $24,423 $26,061

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus received on average $4,289 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,289
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 186 76% $4,509 $838,653
Other Federal Grant 219 90% $4,268 $934,653
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 35 14% $2,215 $77,522
Total Grant & Scholarships 236 97% $4,289 $1,012,175

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 89% of freshman students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus received $7,337 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,337
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 216 89% $7,337 $1,584,818
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 216 89% $7,337 $1,584,818

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$8,340
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 251

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 102 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 75 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 95

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 95 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 366 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 106 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 252 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

68.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 366 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 114 students dropped out of the school.

31.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus is greatly skewed towards women students, with 80.4% of undergraduate students being women and 19.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 792, with 637 women and 155 men.

  • men 19.6% 155 students
  • women 80.4% 637 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 21% 166 students
  • 18-19 19% 147 students
  • 25-29 17% 131 students
  • 22-24 16% 124 students
  • 30-34 14% 108 students
  • 35-39 7% 52 students
  • 40-49 6% 48 students
  • 50-64 2% 16 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
New Jersey 117 78.00%
New York 33 22.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training