Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
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(410)290-7100
School Highlights
- Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia serves 647 students (78% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
- Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is one of 2 community colleges within Howard County, MD.
- The nearest community college to Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is Howard Community College (3.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia | (MD) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 31 staff | 164 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 8 | 7 |
| Total Enrollment | 647 students | 4,515 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 507 students | 1,174 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 140 students | 3,341 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 5% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| % Black | 49% | 27% |
| % White | 25% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 62% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,000 | $37,700 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 81% | 75% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $13,007 | $9,600 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,818 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia is Howard Community College (3.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Howard Community CollegePublic9,920 students | 3.60 Mi10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(443)518-1000 3.609,920 - TESST College of Technology-BeltsvillePrivate, for profit388 students | 9.80 Mi4600 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301)937-8448 9.80388 - TESST College of Technology-BaltimorePrivate, for profit582 students | 10.90 Mi1520 South Caton Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410)644-6400 10.90582 - 5,024 students | 13.70 Mi2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410)462-8300 13.705,024 - 501 students | 14.40 Mi17 Commerce Street- Commerce Exchange
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800)624-9926 14.40501
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