Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia

9191 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
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Tel: (215) 335-0800
www.lincolntech.edu
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  • 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-Philadelphia serves 318 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.

Top Rankings

Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty11 staff36 staff
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Number of Programs Offered28

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment318 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio29:123:1
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# Full-Time Students298 students361 students
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# Part-Time Students20 students210 students
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
24%
9%
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% Black
38%
16%
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% White
16%
56%
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% Two or more races
7%
3%
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% Non Resident races
7%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
11%
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Diversity Score0.760.64
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College Completion Rate
44%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$43,400$34,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,427$12,495
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$5,500
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Source: 2019 (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. At Lincoln Tech's Philadelphia Campus the focus is to better prepare and train our students to be qualified and knowledgeable automotive technicians. To achieve this, we offer hands-on training from industry experienced instructors. Lincoln Technical Institute has been in Philadelphia area since 1962. Our programs have gained industry recognition for turning out well-trained, job-ready individuals. Our location in Philadelphia also allows our students to take advantage of a wide variety of internships and post graduation opportunities in high-end dealerships. In addition, we offer two Associate Degree programs in Service Management for those looking to take their training to the next level. With morning, afternoon and evening classes, and convenient public transportation options, there are several ways to put together a schedule that fits your needs. Lincoln Tech career training programs currently offered at the Philadelphia Campus: Automotive Technology and Automotive Service Management. 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).

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia is Orleans Technical College (2.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Orleans Technical College
    Private not-for-profit
    284 students | 2.90 Mi2770 Red Lion Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19114
    (215) 728-4700     2.90284
  • Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia
    Public
    310 students | 4.20 Mi2180 Hornig Rd
    Philadelphia, PA 19116
    (215) 969-0869     4.20310
  • Manor College
    Private not-for-profit
    747 students | 6.00 Mi700 Fox Chase Rd
    Jenkintown, PA 19046
    (215) 885-2360     6.00747
  • Pennco Tech-Bristol
    Private for-profit
    368 students | 7.70 Mi3815 Otter St
    Bristol, PA 19007
    (215) 785-0111     7.70368
  • Rowan College at Burlington County
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    Public
    8,891 students | 7.90 Mi900 College Circle
    Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
    (856) 222-9311     7.908,891
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 318 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
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Philadelphia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia is Hussian College School of Art. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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