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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Melrose Park, Illinois · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 1,539 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$25,598
cheaper than 6% of comparable schools
Completion rate
61.7%
Median debt at completion
$11,250
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,683
earns ~$1,511.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a private for-profit school in Melrose Park, IL, that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in electrical, vehicle repair, metal working, and medical assisting fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $25,598, which is higher than the typical federal loan limit for a single year. Only 61.7% of students complete their programs, and median debt at completion is $11,250. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $38,683.

Net price is 298% above the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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72.7% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Illinois.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$34,467
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$31,249
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$30,336
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$30,265
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$26,284
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is the school public or private?
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a private for-profit school.
How many students receive Pell Grants?
72.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs and credentials are offered?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
What is the completion rate?
The completion rate is 61.7%.
What do graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installer certificate program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion for the Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate are $31,249.

Other options in Illinois

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville$10,42733.1%$36,884
Black Hawk CollegeMoline$6,94431.7%$37,253
Carl Sandburg CollegeGalesburg$3,66251.5%$35,274
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago$9,49427.4%$28,467
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago$7,88634.2%$37,962
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago$6,37528%$41,625
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 146700. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.