Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $34,820. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician programs ($16,505). The length of the program is 49 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $34,820$2,17149 Hours13 Months $16,505
2Electrician $27,823$2,20542 Hours11 Months $15,963
3Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $27,460$1,95945 Hours10 Months $13,584
4Welding Technology/Welder $23,268$1,95328 Hours10 Months $10,695
5Cooking and Related Culinary Arts $24,869$1,45439 Hours12 Months $11,770
6 $21,827$1,51834 Hours9 Months -

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,258 students attended Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 59 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 34 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 103 (full-time) and 36 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is 68% and the retention rate is 73% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,258
Graduation Rate68%
Number of Faculty93
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is $34,820 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
73% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,167 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$34,820
Books & Supplies$2,171
Off-Campus Room & Board$30,758
Off-Campus Expenses$23,413
Average Financial Amount$4,167

Offered Certificate Programs

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia offers 6 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 604 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate1077
2 Years Certificate50527
Total60604

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 604 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 77 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 527 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Precision Production Trades 77 completers
Welding Technology/Welder77
Total77
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 61 completers
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts54
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef7
Engineering Technology 177 completers
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician177
Construction Trades 107 completers
Electrician107
Mechanics and Repairers 176 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician176
Total527

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,258 students have enrolled into Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia. By gender, 1,120 male and 138 female students are attending the school.
There are 185 White (14.71%), 606 Black/African American (48.17%), 315 Hispanic (25.04%), 45 Asian (3.58%), and 420 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,2581,120138
American Indian/Native American871
Asian45432
Black/African American60653373
Hispanic31529025
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander220
White18516124
Two More837013
Un-Known14140
Non-resident Alien000

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