Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
Tel:
(610)398-5300
- Widely known and respected as Lincoln Technical Institute since its founding in 1946 as a post-war job skill training source, Lincoln Tech has consistently responded to employer needs and the changing times. By always looking for ways to grow and keeping up with technology, we have achieved a strong mix of programs that provide a wide variety of in-demand career training opportunities.
School Highlights
- Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown serves 540 students (100% 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is one of 2 community colleges within Lehigh County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is Lehigh Carbon Community College (5.4 miles away).
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 26 staff | 25 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 7 | 8 |
| Total Enrollment | 540 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 540 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 246 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% |
| % Black | 14% | 14% |
| % White | 57% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 62% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,300 | $34,800 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 95% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $11,730 | $12,223 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Lincoln Tech offers short-term, career-focused programs that span many different subject areas. The college has campuses located in Philadelphia and Allentown, PA, Columbia, MD, Grand Prairie, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Melrose Park, IL, or Mahwah and Union, NJ. Lincoln Tech's Allentown Campus consists of a 26,000 square foot building on 10 acres of land. The school includes administrative offices, comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, drafting and CAD rooms and new medical and pharmacy facilities for our Allied Health programs. Excellent parking is available on the grounds and interstate and major traffic routes are nearby offering convenient travel to and from the campus. Our school has trained for careers in the Lehigh Valley since 1949. LTI Allentown is also a degree granting institution with Associate Degrees offered in Medical Assisting and Administrative Technology, PC Systems & Networking Technology, Architectural or Mechanical Drafting Design and CAD Technology, and Electronic Engineering Technology. Our Automotive Division offers hands-on training programs in Automotive and Diesel Technology. Our Skilled Trades Division offers a variety of programs including HVAC, Drafting and CAD, and Electronic Systems Technician (EST). Our Information Technology (IT) Division includes training in PC Support, Networking, and Web Programming. Our Allied Health Division offers Healthcare training programs for a Medical Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
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