Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $34,820$2,17149 Contact Hours13 Months $16,505
2Electrician $27,823$2,20542 Contact Hours11 Months $15,963
3Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $27,460$1,95945 Contact Hours10 Months $13,584
4Welding Technology/Welder $23,268$1,95328 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695
5Cooking and Related Culinary Arts $24,869$1,45439 Contact Hours12 Months $11,770
6Medical/Clinical Assistant $21,827$1,51834 Contact Hours9 Months $16,239

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician program which is the largest program at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $54,171 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbiahas increased by 3.40% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Living Costs Trends
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$27,287$15,145
2022$28,600$18,876
2023$18,434$23,699
2024$29,744$22,646
2025$30,758$23,413
Living Costs Trends Chart