Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

www.lincolntech.edu/campus/shelton-ct

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2021 Average Net Price

$32,040

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.91%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

831

64.6% Full-Time

About

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is a higher education institution located in Fairfield County, CT. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton were Medical Assistant (103 degrees awarded), Electrician (88 degrees), and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (78 degrees).

In 2021, 390 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (118 degrees), 1.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,040.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$32,040

2021 Value

58%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,040. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton grew by 58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.6% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.91%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton was 2.91%, which represents 81 out of the 2786 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton had a total enrollment of 831 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is 537 students and the part-time enrollment is 294. This means that 64.6% of students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.3% Black or African American, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% White, 4.45% Two or More Races, 2.17% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%) and White Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 831 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is 537 and the part-time enrollment is 294.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
277 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
231 enrolled students
White
194 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is 33.3% Black or African American, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% White, 4.45% Two or More Races, 2.17% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.12% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 104 more women than men received degrees from Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is white (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is Medical Assistant (103 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (88 degrees) and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (78 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (88 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (106 degrees), and Health (196 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton are Registered nurses (1,332,580 people), Medical & health services managers (145,831 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in 2021 are Construction (88 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (106 degrees), and Health (196 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton are Construction (88 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (106 degrees), and Health (196 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,443,461 people), Outpatient care centers (215,294 people), Elementary & secondary schools (210,438 people), Offices of physicians (192,709 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,990 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton are Construction (88 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (106 degrees), and Health (196 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
103 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
88 degree-majors awarded
General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
78 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton was Medical Assistant with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

143

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

247

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton, which is 0.579 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (247).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in Electrician, which is 11.6 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in Medical Assistant, which is 11.9 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
88 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is white (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

17.2% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
65 degrees awarded
White Male
59 degrees awarded
White Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is black or african american female (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (59 degrees).