- 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 628 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 45% over five years.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1946
Total Faculty
25 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
14
School Calendar
School Motto
Careers That Build America™
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
628 students
382 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
628 students
294 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
628 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
628 students
292 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
21%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
14%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$48,052
$48,611
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$13,310
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,297
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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).
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown often compared to?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentownis often viewed alongside schools like Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton County Area Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown's ranking?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is Lehigh Carbon Community College (5.4 miles away)
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