Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia
Tel:
(215)969-0869
School Highlights
- Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia serves 310 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia is one of 13 community colleges within Philadelphia County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia is Orleans Technical Institute (1.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia | (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 | 14 staff | 25 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 6 | 8 |
| Total Enrollment | 310 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 310 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 246 students |
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| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% |
| % Black | 40% | 14% |
| % White | 33% | 63% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 64% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,400 | $34,800 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98% | 95% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $12,223 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,658 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 72% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia is Orleans Technical Institute (1.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Orleans Technical InstitutePrivate, non-profit332 students | 1.60 Mi2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215)728-4700 1.60332 - Kaplan Career Institute-Franklin MillsPrivate, for profit640 students | 2.20 Mi177 Franklin Mills Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215)612-6600 2.20640 - Bucks County School of Beauty Culture IncPrivate, for profit84 students | 3.80 Mi1761 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215)322-0666 3.8084 - 360 students | 4.20 Mi9191 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215)335-0800 4.20360 - Manor CollegePrivate, non-profit858 students | 5.80 Mi700 Fox Chase Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
2158852360 5.80858
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