How many students at this school typically receive Pell Grants?

52.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

What are the median earnings two years after completing the Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance program?

The median earnings two years after completion are reported at $38,140.

Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield a public or private school?

It is a private for-profit school.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is reported at 76.5%.

How does the median student debt compare to the average annual net price?

The median student debt at completion is $11,730, while the average annual net price is $31,575.

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Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

South Plainfield, New Jersey · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 335 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr

$31,575

cheaper than 2% of comparable schools

Completion rate

76.5%

Median debt at completion

$11,730

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$46,396

earns ~$1,469.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private for-profit school in South Plainfield, NJ that mainly awards certificates. The institution serves around 335 students with a reported completion rate of 76.5%.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $31,575, which is higher than the median student debt of $11,730 reported at completion. Earnings vary by field, with typical median earnings 10 years after entry reported at $46,396. Over half of the students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid usage.

Net price is 192% above the New Jersey median ($10,828) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 21% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$34,315
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$32,845
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$38,140

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school typically receive Pell Grants?: 52.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What are the median earnings two years after completing the Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance program?: The median earnings two years after completion are reported at $38,140.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield a public or private school?: It is a private for-profit school.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is reported at 76.5%.
How does the median student debt compare to the average annual net price?: The median student debt at completion is $11,730, while the average annual net price is $31,575.

Other options in New Jersey

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Bergen Community College	Paramus	$10,345	37.3%	$46,624
Camden County College	Blackwood	$5,996	26.5%	$41,212
Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences	Paterson	$22,148	80.7%	$43,917
Passaic County Community College	Paterson	$7,761	17.9%	$36,972
Sussex County Community College	Newton	$7,859	27%	$44,664
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah	Mahwah	$28,968	73.6%	$46,396

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 184427. 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.