Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $34,442. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician programs ($22,660). The length of the program is 55 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 14 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician $34,442$2,05855 Hours14 Months $22,660
2Welding Technology/Welder $28,917$2,02437 Hours10 Months $10,695
3Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician $39,458$2,61055 Hours13 Months $19,562

Important Academic Statistics

Total 339 students attended Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 15 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 31 (full-time) and 7 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is 73% and the retention rate is 90% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population339
Graduation Rate73%
Number of Faculty21
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is $34,442 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
83% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,797 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$34,442
Books & Supplies$2,058
Off-Campus Room & Board$30,424
Off-Campus Expenses$23,156
Average Financial Amount$4,797

Offered Certificate Programs

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield offers 5 career programs for 2 Years Certificate, 4 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, 210 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate20182
4 Years Certificate3028
Total50210

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 210 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 182 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 28 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers 54 completers
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician54
Precision Production Trades 128 completers
Welding Technology/Welder128
Total182
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers 28 completers
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician22
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician6
Total28

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 339 students have enrolled into Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield. By gender, 316 male and 23 female students are attending the school.
There are 131 White (38.64%), 59 Black/African American (17.40%), 108 Hispanic (31.86%), 7 Asian (2.06%), and 142 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total33931623
American Indian/Native American330
Asian761
Black/African American59563
Hispanic1081026
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White13111912
Two More23221
Un-Known880
Non-resident Alien000

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